PAIMANA: Strengthening Data-Driven Infrastructure Governance

Key Highlights:

• PAIMANA (Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-Building) was launched on 25 September 2025.
• It is a web-based platform developed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) for monitoring Central Sector infrastructure projects costing ₹150 crore or more.
• The PAIMANA-CRIP module, launched on 08th July 2026, replaced DPIIT’s Integrated Project Monitoring Portal (IPMP).
• A Performance Monitoring Dashboard, launched on 16th April, 2026, tracks 165 indicators across six major infrastructure sub-sectors.
• As of June 2026, PAIMANA monitors 1,847 ongoing projects with a revised cost of ₹40.54 lakh crore.
• The Transport & Logistics sector leads with 1,341 projects, and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways manages the largest project count (1,022 projects).

Detailed Insights:

• PAIMANA-CRIP is envisioned to serve as the Central Repository of Infrastructure Projects, sourcing data for PRAGATI and PMG.
• Over 20 Ministries/Departments update project information on PAIMANA-CRIP, with over 60% of updates occurring automatically via APIs.
• The Performance Monitoring Dashboard's indicator framework was developed with the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP).
• This framework aligns with the Harmonized Master List (HML) of Infrastructure (2022) issued by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA).
• The indicators avoid overlap with established indices such as the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and the Eight Core Industries.
• The revamped monitoring approach assesses multi-dimensional infrastructure performance across access, quality, fiscal cost & revenue, utilization, and affordability.
• The six infrastructure sub-sectors covered by the dashboard are Power, Civil Aviation, Telecommunications, Railways, Roads, and Ports, Shipping & Waterways.
• Stakeholders receive regular updates and tailored dashboards to review project progress, facilitating evidence-based monitoring.
• Approximately 39% of monitored projects have exceeded 80% physical progress, and 19% have passed 80% financial completion.
• The monitored projects include 769 mega projects (costing ₹1,000 crore or more) and 1,078 major projects (costing ₹150–1,000 crore).

Key Concepts Involved:

• PAIMANA: A web-based platform for monitoring Central Sector infrastructure projects in India, developed by MoSPI.
• MoSPI: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, responsible for statistical services and program implementation in India.
• PAIMANA-CRIP: A module within PAIMANA serving as a central repository for infrastructure project data, replacing DPIIT’s IPMP.
• PRAGATI: Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, an online system for monitoring government projects and grievances.
• Harmonized Master List (HML) of Infrastructure: A national classification framework for infrastructure sectors eligible for policy support and investment planning.
• Index of Industrial Production (IIP): An index that measures the growth rates in different industry groups of the Indian economy.
• Eight Core Industries: Eight key sectors (coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, electricity) that significantly impact the Indian economy.