MoSPI’s PAIMANA Platform Monitors ₹42.78 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Projects in India

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is strengthening infrastructure monitoring and project governance across the country through its digital monitoring platform PAIMANA, which currently tracks 1,981 major infrastructure projects with a combined revised cost of ₹42.78 lakh crore as of April 2026.

The platform has emerged as a key mechanism for improving transparency, ensuring timely project reviews, and enabling data-driven decision-making across Central Ministries and Departments. Through regular monitoring and progress assessment, the government aims to accelerate infrastructure development while improving implementation efficiency and accountability.

According to the latest update released by MoSPI, the monitored projects span 17 Central Ministries and Departments, reflecting the government’s continued focus on expanding transport, logistics, energy, communication, water, and social infrastructure to support India’s economic growth and long-term development objectives.

The report revealed that cumulative expenditure on these ongoing projects has reached ₹20.36 lakh crore, representing nearly 47.59 percent of the revised project cost. This indicates steady progress across various sectors despite the scale and complexity of the projects being implemented nationwide.

A substantial number of projects are reported to be in advanced stages of completion. Around 801 projects, accounting for nearly 40 percent of the total monitored projects, have achieved more than 80 percent physical progress. Additionally, 277 projects have crossed the 80 percent financial completion mark, indicating accelerating implementation momentum in several sectors.

The data also reflects a balanced infrastructure pipeline, with projects spread across both initial and advanced phases of execution. Officials noted that physical progress and financial progress are moving broadly in tandem, though financial expenditure tends to be higher during the early stages due to upfront investments required in infrastructure development.

The Transport and Logistics sector remains the dominant focus area in India’s infrastructure expansion strategy. Under the Department of Economic Affairs’ Harmonized Master List of Infrastructure, the sector accounts for 1,459 projects — nearly 74 percent of all monitored projects — with a total revised cost of ₹23.34 lakh crore, representing 55 percent of the total infrastructure investment under PAIMANA.

The sector includes major investments in roads, highways, railways, aviation, urban public transport systems, ports, shipping infrastructure, and inland waterways, highlighting the government’s continued emphasis on connectivity-driven economic growth and logistics efficiency.

The Energy sector forms the second-largest infrastructure segment, accounting for 221 projects with a revised cost of ₹11.30 lakh crore, or 27 percent of the total monitored investment. These projects include oil and gas infrastructure, electricity generation, power transmission and distribution systems, and energy storage facilities aimed at strengthening India’s energy security and transition capabilities.

Communication infrastructure projects account for ₹2.73 lakh crore across 12 projects, reflecting targeted interventions to strengthen digital connectivity and support India’s rapidly expanding digital economy. Water and sanitation projects, meanwhile, account for ₹2.30 lakh crore across 67 projects, indicating continued investments in urban infrastructure and essential public services.

The report also highlighted that social and commercial infrastructure projects, including education, healthcare, tourism, hospitality, and real estate initiatives, account for 77 projects with a revised cost of ₹0.91 lakh crore. Another category labelled “Others” covers sectors such as coal, mining, metals, and steel, accounting for 145 projects valued at ₹2.21 lakh crore.

Among ministries, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways accounts for the largest share of projects under monitoring, with 1,137 projects representing 57 percent of all monitored projects and a revised cost of ₹10.81 lakh crore. This reflects the government’s continued focus on highway expansion, freight corridors, expressways, and road connectivity infrastructure.

The Ministry of Railways is implementing 260 projects with a revised cost of ₹8.69 lakh crore, making it the second-largest contributor in terms of investment value. The Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and Department of Water Resources are also implementing significant infrastructure programmes across the country.

During April 2026, nine infrastructure projects were successfully commissioned across sectors including power, railways, housing and urban affairs, labour and employment, and road transport. Notable completed projects included a ₹758.4 crore flyover and road infrastructure project in Nagpur under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, a ₹688.74 crore power evacuation transmission system in Rajasthan under the Ministry of Power, and the ₹362.31 crore Jabalpur Sewerage Management and Treatment Infrastructure Project under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

In the same month, 55 additional projects were brought under the PAIMANA monitoring framework. These included several large-scale strategic projects such as the ₹15,611 crore Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-3, the ₹14,105.83 crore Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project, and the ₹2,360 crore Zaheerabad Node development under the Hyderabad-Nagpur Industrial Corridor.

Officials believe the PAIMANA platform is playing a crucial role in improving coordination among ministries, identifying implementation bottlenecks, and ensuring better project oversight. The use of digital dashboards and real-time monitoring mechanisms is expected to enhance project execution speed, reduce delays, and strengthen evidence-based policymaking.

The government’s increasing focus on infrastructure expansion is closely linked to India’s broader economic growth strategy under initiatives such as the National Infrastructure Pipeline, PM Gati Shakti, Bharatmala Pariyojana, Smart Cities Mission, and Viksit Bharat 2047.

Experts say efficient infrastructure delivery will remain essential for improving logistics competitiveness, boosting industrial productivity, strengthening urbanisation, supporting manufacturing growth, and enhancing quality of life across the country.

MoSPI has announced that the next PAIMANA Flash Report for May 2026 will be released on June 25, 2026.