**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has launched a revamped Performance Monitoring Dashboard to track infrastructure performance across key sub-sectors in India. This initiative, built on the PAIMANA framework, aims to strengthen data-driven governance and move from simple output tracking to a holistic, multi-dimensional evaluation of sector performance. The dashboard will be updated on a quarterly basis, with the next scheduled update on July 16, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Revamped Monitoring Framework**
* **Strategic Alignment:** Developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, the framework aligns with the Harmonized Master List of Infrastructure (2022).
* **Rationalised Indicators:** Indicators are designed to avoid duplication with existing indices like the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
* **Multi-dimensional Assessment:** Performance is now evaluated based on five dimensions: access, quality, fiscal cost & revenue, utilization, and affordability.
* **Unified Digital Interface:** A centralized dashboard provides interactive visualizations, time-series analysis, and a cross-sector view of infrastructure.
**Sectoral Coverage and Indicators**
* **Comprehensive Monitoring:** The dashboard currently monitors 116 indicators across six primary sub-sectors.
* **Sub-sector Breakdown:** Monitoring includes Civil Aviation (29 indicators), Ports, Shipping & Waterways (49 indicators), Power (13 indicators), Roads (9 indicators), Railways (9 indicators), and Telecommunications (7 indicators).
**Sectoral Performance Highlights**
* **Power:** Maintained robust capacity utilization with a peak demand of 23,01,708.6 MW in FY 2025–26, which was almost fully met (0.03% deficit).
* **Telecommunications:** Network infrastructure reached 8.48 lakh towers, with tele-density improving to 91.7.
* **Civil Aviation:** Passenger traffic reached 20.2 crore in the first half of FY 2025–26, with a passenger load factor of 81.8%.
* **Roads:** Increased adoption of cashless systems with 114.4 lakh FASTags issued and a 13.3% year-on-year increase in electronic toll transactions.
* **Railways:** Passenger train kilometers rose to 835 million km, and the punctuality index for Mail/Express trains improved to 77.1%.
* **Ports and Waterways:** India’s fleet rose to 1,545 vessels in FY 2023–24, and inland waterway length reached 29,267 km.
**Impact Analysis**
**Policymakers and Researchers**
**Impact**
They gain access to a unified interface for evidence-based policymaking, allowing for better inter-sectoral analysis and targeted interventions.
**Action Required**
Utilize the dashboard's time-series analysis and multi-dimensional metrics to inform policy decisions and infrastructure planning.
**Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)**
**Impact**
The Ministry transitions from the legacy OCMS-2006 system to the more advanced PAIMANA platform, enhancing its mandated monitoring of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects.
**Action Required**
Ensure the dashboard is updated regularly every quarter, with the next update finalized by July 16, 2026.
**Infrastructure Sector Stakeholders**
**Impact**
Stakeholders benefit from increased transparency, efficiency, and accountability in how infrastructure projects and sectoral performances are reported.
**Action Required**
Monitor the 116 specific indicators relevant to their sectors to align their operational outputs with national performance benchmarks.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI): The primary government body responsible for operationalizing PAIMANA and launching the infrastructure performance monitoring dashboard.
PAIMANA (Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building): The digital system operationalized for mandated monitoring of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects, replacing the erstwhile OCMS-2006.
Performance Monitoring Dashboard: A unified digital interface launched to provide interactive visualization and time-series analysis of infrastructure performance across key sub-sectors.
Harmonized Master List (HML) of Infrastructure (2022): A referenced policy document from the Department of Economic Affairs used to align the revamped framework for infrastructure performance monitoring.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Launch of Integrated Dashboard for Performance
Monitoring of Infrastructure Sector in India
Stepping towards Infrastructure excellence with enhanced
performance monitoring of infrastructure sub-sectors through
PAIMANA
Posted On: 16 APR 2026 4:00PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) operationalised PAIMANA (Project
Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building) on 25th September 2025 for the
mandated monitoring of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects replacing the erstwhile OCMS-2006
(Online Computerized Monitoring system). To further strengthen the efforts towards infrastructure
monitoring, MoSPI has launched a Performance Monitoring Dashboard for tracking infrastructure
performance across key sub-sectors, marking a significant step towards strengthening data-driven
governance and evidence-based policymaking in the country.
2. Key Features of the Revamped Framework of Infrastructure Performance Monitoring
MoSPI has been monitoring infrastructure performance across 11 key sectors covering 28 sub-indicators,
including power, roads, railways, civil aviation, telecommunications and ports. The existing framework
assesses sectoral performance based on growth rates (year-on-year, month-on-month and cumulative),
achievement against targets & capacity utilisation in select sectors.
The revamped approach marks a shift from measuring sectoral outputs (production) to assessing multi-
dimensional infrastructure performance across the dimensions of access: which measure how widely
infrastructure is available; quality: which assess its usefulness and reliability; fiscal cost & revenue:
which assess allocation and use of financial resources for infrastructure; utilization: evaluate howefficiently infrastructure is used for its defined purpose; affordability: determine whether it is
economically accessible to people. The above categorisation of indicators improves analysis by moving
beyond simple output tracking to a more holistic evaluation of infrastructure performance across multiple
dimensions enabling informed policy decisions and targeted interventions.
At present, 116 indicators are available on the performance monitoring dashboard.
S. No Infrastructure sub-sector Dashboard Indicators
1 Civil Aviation 29
2 Roads 9
3 Power 13
4 Ports, Shipping & Waterways 49
5 Telecommunications 7
6 Railways 9
Total 116
3. Key Highlights:
Civil Aviation: In FY 2025–26 (up to September), passenger traffic reached 20.2 crore (2.6% YoY) and
cargo handled stood at 19.8 lakh tonnes (4.6% YoY), reflecting sustained demand. Capacity utilisation
remained healthy, with Passenger Load Factor at 81.8% and Weight Load Factor at 75.6%, indicating
continued operational recovery.Passengers handled at airports from FY 2021-22 onwards (FY 2025-26: As on 30/09/2025)
Fleet Strength of all Scheduled Indian Operators from FY 2015-16 onwards
Power: Capacity utilisation remained robust for FY 2024-25, with Plant Load Factor at 69.5%
(thermal) and 79.1% (nuclear), while captive generation stood at 2,32,629 GWh (3.9% YoY). Grid
reliability stayed strong, with peak demand of 23,01,708.6 MW in FY 2025–26 (up to January) almost
fully met, with only a 0.03% deficit.Dashboard Overview for Power sub-sector
Peak Power Demand vs Peak Met from FY 2015-16 onwards (FY 2025-26: As on 28/02/2026)
Telecommunication: Network infrastructure strengthened with 8.48 lakh telecom towers (2.9% YoY),
while tele-density improved to 91.7 (7.8% YoY), indicating deeper telecom penetration and wider digital
access.Average wireless data usage per subscriber per month from FY 2015-16 onwards (FY 2025-26: As on
31/12/2025)
Number of Telecom Towers from FY 2016-17 onwards (FY 2025-26: As on 31/12/2025)
Road Transport and Highways sector: Digital tolling also strengthened, with 114.4 lakh FASTags issued
and electronic toll collection transactions rising to 282.5 crore (13.3% YoY), indicating wider adoption of
cashless toll systems.Electronic Toll Transactions - FY 2024-25 vs FY 2025-26 (FY 2025-26: Up to Q3)
Number of Motor Vehicles Registered from FY 2015-16 onwards (FY 2025-26: As on 31/12/2025)
Railways sector: Passenger operations sustained recovery, with passenger train kilometres rising to 835
million km (4.4% YoY), while the punctuality index for Mail/Express trains improved to 77.1%
(4.8% YoY), indicating better efficiency and reliability.Passenger Train Kilometers from FY 2015-16 onwards
Freight Train Kilometers since FY 2015-16 onwards
Ports, Shipping & Waterways sector: India’s fleet rose to 1,545 vessels (1.2% YoY) in FY 2023–24.
Inland water transport also strengthened, with waterways length reaching 29,267 km (4.2% YoY),
supporting better multimodal connectivity.Container traffic handled at Non-major ports from FY 2015-16 onwards (FY 2025-26: As on 30/10/2025)
Number of vessels basis route type from calendar year 2017 onwards
4. The launch of the revamped Performance Monitoring Dashboard represents a major step towards
enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accountability in infrastructure monitoring. By leveraging
technology and developing a comprehensive indicator framework, MoSPI aims to support sustainable and
inclusive infrastructure development in the country.
5. Next date of Press Release: Dashboards for Performance Monitoring will be updated on a
quarterly basis. Next update would be on 16th July 2026.Note: The press release summarizes highlights from the newly launched MoSPI’s performance monitoring
dashboard, available at https://paimana-perf.mospi.gov.in or via the QR code
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