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PAIMANA Portal Tracks 1,941 Infrastructure Projects Worth Rs 41.5 Lakh Crore

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is monitoring 1,941 central sector infrastructure projects worth Rs 41.50 lakh crore via the PAIMANA portal. Cumulative expenditure has reached Rs 19.93 lakh crore, accounting for 48% of the total revised cost. The Transport & Logistics sector dominates with 1,428 projects, while the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways leads in project count at 1,120. The data shows a balanced pipeline with projects both at initial and advanced stages of completion.

Key Points: 1,941 Infrastructure Projects Worth Rs 41.5 Lakh Crore Tracked

  • 1,941 projects worth Rs 41.50 lakh crore tracked
  • Cumulative expenditure at Rs 19.93 lakh crore (48%)
  • Transport sector leads with 1,428 projects
  • 777 projects have over 80% physical progress
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PAIMANA portal tracks 1,941 infrastructure projects worth Rs 41.50 lakh crore as of March

MoSPI's PAIMANA portal monitors 1,941 infrastructure projects worth Rs 41.50 lakh crore. Transport sector leads with 1,428 projects.

"1,941 ongoing infrastructure projects, with a total revised cost of Rs 41.50 lakh crore, are being monitored - Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation"

New Delhi, April 24

As many as 1,941 central sector infrastructure projects worth Rs 41.50 lakh crore are currently under monitoring, with nearly half of the total cost already incurred, according to a release by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Friday.

The ministry said that "1,941 ongoing infrastructure projects, with a total revised cost of Rs 41.50 lakh crore, are being monitored," adding that "the cumulative expenditure incurred on these projects stands at Rs 19.93 lakh crore, accounting for approximately 48.02 per cent of the revised project cost."

Highlighting progress on the ground, the release noted that "777 projects (~40%)" have achieved over 80 per cent physical progress, while "261 (~13 per cent) have crossed 80 per cent financial completion," indicating that a significant portion of projects are nearing completion.

The Transport & Logistics sector continues to dominate infrastructure activity. "The Transport & Logistics sector... accounts for the highest number of ongoing projects (1428 projects), with revised estimates of Rs 22.66 lakh crore," the ministry said, underlining the focus on connectivity-led growth.

Among ministries, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways leads in terms of project count. It "accounts for the highest number of projects, with 1120 projects (58 per cent)," while the Ministry of Railways "commands the largest share of total revised project cost at ₹8.37 lakh crore (20 per cent)".

The release further stated that the Energy sector holds a substantial share, with "26 per cent of aggregated revised cost (Rs 10.79 lakh crore) across 212 projects", reflecting continued investment in oil and gas, power, and energy infrastructure.

MoSPI also highlighted the role of its PAIMANA platform in project monitoring, stating that it enables "improved tracking, timely reviews, and data-driven decision-making across Ministries".

The data indicates a mix of projects at different stages, with "projects clustered at the initial (0-20 per cent) and advanced (81-100 per cent) stages", suggesting both a steady pipeline of new projects and a large number nearing completion.

- ANI

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Sneha F
48% cost incurred but only 40% projects above 80% physical progress? That means costs are running ahead of completion. Need better cost control. Still, infrastructure push is what India needs for jobs and growth.
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Raghav A
Transport sector leading with 1,428 projects is no surprise—govt is serious about road and rail connectivity. The PM Gati Shakti masterplan seems to be delivering. Just hope states also coordinate faster on land acquisition.
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Aman W
Impressive numbers but ground reality is different. Many projects in my area have been stuck for years due to contractor issues and red tape. PAIMANA is good in theory, but it should lead to actual accountability, not just data entry.
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Emma D
As someone working in infrastructure finance, this data is encouraging. Rs 19.93 lakh crore already spent shows the scale of commitment. The energy sector's 26% share is also smart— India needs reliable power for manufacturing growth.
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Priya S
Great transparency push from MoSPI. But why only 261 projects at >80% financial completion when 777 are physically advanced? This gap suggests cost overruns or incomplete billing. Need stricter monitoring mechanisms.
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James A
Interesting that 40% projects are near

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