Sustainable Public Procurement Action Plan for Indian Railways
This report from SWITCH-Asia lays out an action plan to mainstream sustainable public procurement, sustainable building and construction, and water and waste management, in the Indian railways system.
Public procurement accounts for a significant share of countries' gross domestic product (GDP). This share is estimated in the range of 15% to 40%, depending on economic characteristics. In India, public procurement as a percentage of GDP is estimated between 20% and 22%, indicating a more significant engagement by the government in providing goods, services, and works.
This action plan and its preparatory and implementation documents have been developed as part of the SWITCH-Asia SCP Facility's endeavor to strengthen the implementation of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) policies at the national level in Asian countries.
It lays out a plan of action for mainstreaming sustainable public procurement, sustainable building and construction, and water and waste management, in the Indian railways system.
Contents
Scoping Study
Policy Analysis
Action Plan
Implementation Guide
Published June 2021.