He was asking about the need for such a project. Yes, it is private money but then again there is question of building a temple or building a replica. Ankor Wat is very close to the heart of Cambodian people so much so that they put it on their flag.
Its a huge risk considering the nature of Indo-Pak relations. After spending a huge part of 8 billion dollars (reported cost of IPI pipeline) and other billions converting our industries/powerplants/cars etc to run on gas, we will be in no position to face a blockade from Pakistan of our gas...
Rate hike is necessary but our populism loving politicians will not allow it. Its either pay hike and a better railway tomorrow or no pay hike and no railway tomorrow.
I am for a result oriented funding.I don't know how pharma industry works, but this is what I propose....Like if a lab comes up with a concept for a new drug, the Govt should fund its development in return for complete or partial control of its marketing and pricing.