<h1>Capital Expenditure Rose 35.4% in 2022-23, Boosting Infrastructure via Public-Private Partnerships and Renewable Energy Focus.</h1> The capital expenditure outlay for 2022-23 increased by 35.4%, with 67% spent between April and December 2022, as per the Economic Survey 2022-23. The government emphasized infrastructure development through initiatives like the National Infrastructure Pipeline and National Monetization Pipeline, achieving monetization of Rs. 0.97 lakh crore in FY22. Public-Private Partnerships and Viability Gap Funding schemes were highlighted, with 79 projects approved since FY15. Significant developments were noted in roads, railways, civil aviation, ports, and inland waterways. The electricity sector saw a 4.7% increase in installed capacity, with a focus on renewable energy, aligning with India's energy transition goals.