The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has operationalized a new web-based portal, PAIMANA (Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building), to replace the legacy OCMS-2006 for monitoring Central Sector infrastructure projects worth ₹150 crore and above. As of January 2026, the portal tracks 1,702 ongoing projects with a total revised cost of ₹39.25 lakh crore, incurring a cumulative expenditure of ₹20.02 lakh crore (~51% of total cost). The platform operates on the "one data, one entry" principle, integrating with DPIIT’s IPMP portal through APIs to automate 60% of project updates.
Currently, approximately 38% of onboarded projects have achieved over 80% physical progress. The Transport & Logistics sector dominates the landscape with 1,180 projects (₹20.65 lakh crore), underscoring the government's priority on connectivity-driven growth.
Key Highlights of the January 2026 Flash Report
Project Classification: The monitored portfolio includes 695 Mega projects (cost ≥₹1,000 crore) valued at ₹29 lakh crore and 1,007 Major projects (cost ₹150–₹1,000 crore) valued at ₹4.72 lakh crore.
Leading Ministries: The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways manages the highest volume (863 projects), while the Ministry of Railways commands the largest financial share at ₹8.5 lakh crore.
Sectoral Dominance: Transport & Logistics accounts for 53% of total revised costs, followed by Energy (28%) with ₹10.84 lakh crore across 218 projects.
Newly Commissioned Assets: Notable January completions include the Third Railway Line between Patratu-Sonnagar (₹8,975 crore) and Phase II-Part C of the Khavda RE Transmission scheme (₹2,821 crore).
New Monitoring Additions: 203 additional projects were added in January, including the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-II (₹29,948 crore) and major metro expansions in Delhi, Lucknow, and Gurugram.
Physical vs. Financial Clustering: Progress data shows clustering at initial (0–20%) and advanced (81–100%) stages, indicating a strong pipeline of new starts alongside many nearing completion.
What is the "PAIMANA" Portal? PAIMANA (Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building) is a centralized national repository designed to enhance data accuracy and operational efficiency in infrastructure monitoring. By automating 60% of data flow through API-based integration with DPIIT, it reduces manual entry errors and ensures "Technical Fidelity" in project tracking. The portal provides interactive dashboards and role-based access for over 20 Central Ministries, supporting informed decision-making and the identification of data gaps. This move toward digital standardization represents the "Implementation Fidelity" needed to manage nearly ₹40 lakh crore in national assets efficiently.
Policy Relevance
For India's central ministries, the operationalization of PAIMANA marks a transition from "Manual Progress Reporting" to "Automated Analytical Oversight," essential for managing the sheer scale of the ₹39.25 lakh crore infrastructure pipeline.
Sovereign Monitoring Integrity: The "one data, one entry" principle ensures that infrastructure datasets are consistent across DPIIT, MoSPI, and DEA, creating a unified "Sovereign Data Truth" for fiscal planning.
Operationalizing Project Acceleration: By identifying 645 projects already above 80% physical completion, PAIMANA allows the Cabinet Secretariat to focus its interventions on the "Last-Mile Completion" of major assets like the Patratu-Sonnagar line.
Bypassing Data Fragmentation: API integration allows MoSPI to bypass the delays of inter-departmental reporting, providing real-time visibility into the upfront expenditure patterns of new mega-projects like Nabinagar Stage-II.
Strategic Connectivity Focus: The dominance of Transport & Logistics (1,180 projects) ensures that the "Technical Fidelity" of India's economic integration remains the primary focus of national monitoring efforts.
Follow the full report here: MoSPI: Flash Report on Central Sector Projects
