NICMAR, one of India’s leading institutions for Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project Management education

By:  Dr Tapash Kumar Ganguli, Director-General, NICMAR

India’s infrastructure expansion faces no shortage of financial backing, as evident from unprecedented budget allocations in recent years. The true constraint lies in cultivating professionals equipped with specialized expertise in construction, real estate, infrastructure, and project management. Targeted academic programs remain pivotal for closing industry-academia skill gaps. By prioritizing investments in advanced laboratories, digital transformation, green technologies, and industry-aligned research, national capabilities in project execution can be substantially reinforced. This year’s Budget presents the ideal opportunity to strengthen public-private academic partnerships through technology-driven vocational training programs.