Government's web-based portal, PAIMANA reports 1,702 ongoing projects; Transport and energy lead infrastructure growth
New Delhi, February 25
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, as of January 2026, 1702 ongoing infrastructure projects, with a revised cost of Rs 39.25 lakh crore, are reported on the Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building portal across 17 Central Ministries/Departments.
The Ministry operationalised this new web-based portal, PAIMANA, for the mandated monitoring of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects worth Rs 150 crore and above.
Transport & Logistics and Energy sector accounts for the highest number of these ongoing projects.
Out of these 1,702 ongoing infrastructure projects, 645 (~38 per cent) have achieved over 80 per cent physical progress, while 240 (~14 per cent) have crossed 80 per cent financial completion, reflecting that a substantial portion of projects are at an advanced stage of implementation, the ministry revealed.
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 Rs 20.65 lakh crore underscoring priority to connectivity-driven infrastructure growth.
The Energy sector follows with 28 per cent of aggregated revised cost (Rs 10.84 lakh crore) across 218 projects, reflecting sustained emphasis on Oil & Gas infrastructure, electricity generation, transmission and distribution networks, and energy storage systems.
During January 2026, 3 projects were commissioned under the monitoring of PAIMANA.
During the same month, 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.
The cumulative expenditure incurred as of January 2026 on 1,702 under implementation projects stands at ₹20.02 lakh crore, accounting for approximately 51.01 per cent of the revised project cost.
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.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see data-driven governance. 51% expenditure against cost shows money is being spent, but the real test is on-ground completion. Hope the 645 projects with >80% progress get finished soon and benefit the public.
Transport getting 1180 projects! This means better highways, railways, ports. Connectivity is key for 'Make in India' and job creation. Hope the monitoring is strict and we see results before the next elections 😅
As someone who works in project management, the features like role-based access and dashboards sound promising. The key will be data accuracy and whether ministries actually use it for course correction, not just for reporting.
While the portal is a good idea, I have a respectful criticism. We have had monitoring systems before. The issue is not lack of data, but lack of accountability for delays. Will PAIMANA name and shame lagging projects and officers?
Energy sector with 10 lakh crore+ investment is crucial. We need stable power for industries and homes. Hope these projects include more renewable energy sources too. Solar and wind should get a big push.
Interesting to see 169 new projects from MoRTH
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