In the BOT-Toll model, the private partner builds, operates, and maintains the infrastructure and recovers the investment by collecting tolls from users. In EPC, the government funds the project.

Social infrastructure refers to structures that support social services like healthcare (hospitals) and education (schools), improving the quality of human capital. Roads and power are "Physical Infrastructure".

The NIP envisages an investment of ?111 lakh crore with a funding share of 39% by the Centre, 40% (revised to 39%) by States, and 21-22% by the Private Sector to boost infrastructure.

Sovereign Green Bonds are issued by the government to mobilize resources for green infrastructure projects (like renewable energy, clean transport) that help reduce carbon intensity.

The Eight Core Industries are: Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity. Textiles is not part of this group.

Brownfield projects involve purchasing or leasing existing production facilities/infrastructure to launch a new production activity. This contrasts with Greenfield investments, which involve building new facilities from the ground up. Brownfield is often faster but may come with legacy issues.