MONITORING OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT - 20th July 2026 - Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation - Gazette Notification PDF

Executive Summary The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) monitors ongoing Central Sector Infrastructure Projects costing ₹150 crore and above through the PAIMANA portal. This document details the portal’s role in evidence-based monitoring through monthly review meetings and data analytics. Stakeholders must regularly update project information to address common delays, such as land acquisition and environmental clearances.

Key Points / Main Content

• Monitoring Scope and Mandate

  • MoSPI is mandated to track the status of all Central Sector Infrastructure Projects with a budget of ₹150 crore or more.
  • Project-wise details are consolidated and made public via "Flash Reports" on the ministry’s website.

• PAIMANA Portal Features

  • The "Project Assessment Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-Building" (PAIMANA) system serves as the primary web-monitoring platform.
  • Features include rich data analytics, output-oriented reports, and customizable dashboards for apex-level monitoring.
  • Data is updated by agencies through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) or manual data entry.

• Project Delays and Overruns

  • Time and cost overruns are attributed to project-specific technical, financial, and administrative factors.
  • Primary reasons for delays include land acquisition issues, forest/environmental clearances, law and order challenges, utility shifting, and civil work delays.

• Coordination and Evidence-Based Monitoring

  • Stakeholders are apprised of project execution through data analytics to facilitate necessary interventions.
  • Monthly review meetings and regular communications are conducted to ensure evidence-based monitoring.
  • Direct access to customized dashboards is provided to all Line Ministries and Departments via unique login credentials.

Impact Analysis

Infrastructure Line Ministries / Departments Impact They receive direct access to customized dashboards and data analytics to monitor project execution and identify necessary interventions. Action Required They must utilize the provided login credentials to review project progress and participate in monthly review meetings for regular coordination.

Implementing Agencies Impact These agencies are responsible for the primary reporting of project status and the specific reasons for any time or cost overruns. Action Required They must regularly update project information on the PAIMANA portal using APIs or manual data entry modes.

Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Impact The Ministry acts as the central monitoring body, facilitating the portal and providing transparency through public Flash Reports. Action Required MoSPI must continue to publish project-wise details and coordinate monthly stakeholder meetings to ensure ongoing evidence-based monitoring.