In recent years, the government has allocated significant funds toward enhancing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and improving broadband internet access. Despite these financial investments, recent reports have highlighted a stark mismatch between expenditure and results. For instance, the cost of installing EV charging stations has been found to be exorbitant without a corresponding increase in infrastructure or usability. Similarly, despite heavy investment in broadband projects, the expected growth in connectivity and access has been minimal, raising concerns about inefficiencies and inflated costs in these programs.
A consensus has emerged pointing to a fundamental problem in the implementation and management of these initiatives. The disparity between the allotted financial resources and the tangible progress made has underscored the need for better oversight and strategic planning. Without more effective execution of plans and comprehensive follow-through, these efforts remain largely unproductive. Consequently, this has led to growing impatience and skepticism among the public and stakeholders. Moving forward, it is clear that revisiting the allocation strategies and placing a robust accountability framework in place would be indispensable steps to ensure that these critical objectives are met more effectively.
