The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has operationalised a new web-based portal, PAIMANA (Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building), for the mandated monitoring of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects worth ₹150 crore and above, replacing the erstwhile OCMS-2006 (Online Computerized Monitoring system). In line with the principle of “one data, one entry”, PAIMANA is integrated with DPIIT’s Integrated Project Monitoring Portal (IPMP/IIG-PMG) through APIs, enabling automatic data flow of the information reported by Central Ministries/ Departments on IPMP. This integration has substantially reduced manual data entry, with about 60 per cent of projects on PAIMANA being updated automatically, contributing towards the standardised, and efficient infrastructure project monitoring by the Government of India.

The PAIMANA portal functions as a centralised national repository of infrastructure projects, enabling web-generated analytical reports and enhancing data accuracy, and operational efficiency. Key features of the portal include advanced data analytics, role-based user access, interactive dashboards, reporting and query modules, and review cases for identification of data gaps, thereby supporting improved data quality and informed decision-making. The operationalisation of PAIMANA has been undertaken in extensive coordination with over 20 Central Ministries/Departments, DEA and DPIIT, encapsulating project mapping, data migration, analytics and validation.

Following the adoption of the portal, a comprehensive data sanitization exercise of the IPMP database is underway, along with continuous efforts to onboard more stakeholders and, include both legacy and newly sanctioned projects. At present, 1702 ongoing infrastructure projects have been onboarded on the PIAMANA portal, with further onboarding of stakeholders and projects underway.

2.   Key Highlights

As of January 2026, 1702 ongoing infrastructure projects, with a revised cost of ₹39.25 lakh crore, are reported on the PAIMANA portal across 17 Central Ministries/Departments. During the month, 3 projects were commissioned and, 203 additional projects were brought under the monitoring of PAIMANA. The cumulative expenditure incurred on these projects up to January 2026 stands at ₹20.02 lakh crore. Out of 1,702 ongoing infrastructure projects, 645 (~38%) have achieved over 80% physical progress, while 240 (~14%) have crossed 80% financial completion, reflecting that a substantial portion of projects are at an advanced stage of implementation. The Transport & Logistics sector (as per the DEA’s Harmonized Master List) accounts for the highest number of ongoing projects (1180 projects), with revised estimates of ₹20.65 lakh crore underscoring priority to connectivity-driven infrastructure growth.

• 1,702 ongoing infrastructure projects include 695 Mega projects (project cost of ₹1,000 crore & above) with a revised cost of ₹29 lakh crore, and 1,007 Major projects (project cost below ₹1,000 crore and up to ₹150 crore) amounting to ₹4.72 lakh crore.
• As of January 2026, the cumulative expenditure incurred on 1,702 under implementation projects stands at ₹20.02 lakh crore, accounting for approximately 51.01 per cent of the revised project cost.
• Physical and financial progress broadly move in tandem, with a large number of projects clustered at the initial (0–20%) and advanced (81–100%) stages, indicating a pipeline of newly-started projects alongside many nearing completions. While physical progress exceeds financial progress in the 81–100% range, financial progress is relatively higher in the early stages, reflecting upfront expenditure patterns in project implementation.

3.   Ministry/ Departments-wise progress of Infrastructure Projects

• Ministry of Road Transport & Highways accounts for the highest number of projects, with 863 projects (50%), and a share of total project cost of ₹8.1 lakh crore (20%), highlighting its central role in national infrastructure development.
• Ministry of Railways is implementing 249 projects (15%), and also commands the largest share of total project cost at ₹8.5 lakh crore (22%).
• Ministry of Coal accounts for implementing 126 projects (7%), with a total project cost of ₹2.14 lakh crore (6%).
• The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, and the Department of Water Resources, River Development & GR are implementing 110, 102, 56, and 47 projects, with associated costs of ₹5.03 lakh crore, ₹5.28 lakh crore, ₹3.96 lakh crore, and ₹1.98 lakh crore, respectively.
• The remaining 149 projects (9%), with a total cost of ₹3.98 lakh crore (10%), are distributed across various Ministries/Departments including Higher Education, Civil Aviation, Steel, Telecommunications, Labour & Employment, Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Health & Family Welfare, Mines, DPIIT, and Sports. (Refer Annexure I)

4.   Sector-wise (as per DEA’s Harmonized Master List of Infrastructure) Progress of Infrastructure Projects

• Transport & Logistics remains the dominant sector, accounting for 53% of total revised project cost (₹20.65 lakh crore) across 1180 projects (69 % of the total Projects), underscoring the central role of Roads & Highways, Railways, Aviation, Urban Public Transport, Shipping, and Inland Waterways in economic integration and logistics efficiency.
• The Energy sector follows with 28% of aggregated revised cost (₹10.84 lakh crore) across 218 projects, reflecting sustained emphasis on Oil & Gas infrastructure, electricity generation, transmission and distribution networks, and energy storage systems.
• Communication infrastructure, with a project cost of ₹2.74 lakh crore (7%) across 14 projects, represents targeted interventions aimed at strengthening digital connectivity.
• Water & Sanitation projects account for ₹2.03 lakh crore (5%) across 70 projects, highlighting continued focus on essential urban services.
• Social & Commercial infrastructure, comprising 74 projects with a revised project cost of ₹0.79 lakh crore (2%), reflects selective investments in education, healthcare, real estate, and tourism, hospitality and wellness.
• Projects classified under ‘Others’, amounting to ₹2.18 lakh crore (5%) across 146 projects, indicate diversification across sectors such as coal, steel, metals, and mining.

(Refer Annexure II)

5.   Completed Projects and New Additions

• During January 2026, 3 projects were commissioned, including major assets in Railway, Power and Petroleum & Natural Gas. Notable commissioned projects include the “Third Railway Line between Patratu-Sonnagar [291 kms]” (₹ 8,975 crore), and the “Transmission scheme for evacuation of 4.5GW RE injection at Khavda PS under Phase II- Part C” (₹ 2,821 crore).
• During January 2026, 203 additional projects were brought under the monitoring of PAIMANA. Of these, 169 are from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highway, 15 are from Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, 9 are from Ministry of Power, 3 are from Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs 3 from other Ministries/ Departments. These include:
  • Major power projects such as “Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-II [3x800 MW]” (₹ 29,948 crore), in power generation and “RAJASTHAN PART I POWER TRANSMISSION LIMITED” (₹ 25,000 crore) in power distribution.
  • Urban public transport projects such as “Delhi Metro Rail Phase V A” (₹ 12,015 crore), “Lucknow Metro Rail Project Phase-1B East West Corridor” (₹ 5,801 crore) and “Metro connectivity from Millennium City Centre to Cyber City with Spur to Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram” (₹ 5,453 crore).

6.   Next date of Press Release: Flash Report for the month of February 2026 would be released on 25^th March 2026.

Note: The press release summarizes highlights from the MoSPI’s Flash Report (January 2026) on Central Sector Infrastructure Projects (₹150 crore and above), available at https://www.ipm.mospi.gov.in/ or via the QR code

Annexure I

Ministry/ Departments-wise progress of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects

 

 

Annexure II

Sector-wise (as per DEA’s Harmonized Master List of Infrastructure) progress of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects

 

S. No	HML Category	Project Count (number)	Revised Cost      (₹ Thousand cr.)	Cumulative Expenditure      (₹ Thousand cr.)
1	Transport & Logistics	1180	2,065.24	1,178.04
2	Energy	218	1,083.94	503.7
3	Water & Sanitation	70	203.33	146.15
4	Communication	14	274.02	77.23
5	Social & Commercial	74	79.52	31.86
6	Others	146	218.5	64.9
	Total	1,702	3,924.53	2,001.89

 

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