This paper focuses on the critical aspect of infrastructure asset management, particularly in the context of India, a country experiencing rapid growth and development in its infrastructure sector. The study highlights the urgent need for a shift from a focus on infrastructure development to a more holistic approach that includes proactive maintenance. It conducts a two-phase methodology, involving a comparative analysis of infrastructure asset management frameworks of developed countries with those of India and an exploration of the requirements for developing a systematic database management system. The findings underscore the necessity for more comprehensive asset management frameworks and proactive approaches to infrastructure maintenance, as well as the need for efficient database management systems to support infrastructure maintenance. The study also identifies research limitations and suggests future directions for further exploration, emphasizing the potential for effective asset management strategies and the use of digital twin platforms to facilitate the digital transformation of the construction industry. In conclusion, the study underscores the need for Indian government agencies to enhance their infrastructure asset management practices and emphasizes the crucial role of infrastructure datasets in developing practical maintenance strategies for infrastructure assets.