PAIMANA
Prelims:
Government
Initiatives, Digital Governance
Mains:
GS
Paper II – E-Governance, GS Paper III – Infrastructure and Investment
Current relevance:
The Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has highlighted PAIMANA, a web-based
platform for monitoring Central Sector infrastructure projects, along with its
expanded Performance Monitoring Dashboard and the newly launched PAIMANA-CRIP
module.
Highlights:
About PAIMANA:
i.
PAIMANA
stands for Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for
Nation-Building.
ii.
Launched
on 25 September 2025 by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation (MoSPI).
iii.
It
is a web-based infrastructure monitoring platform.
iv.
It
replaced the earlier Online Computerized Monitoring System (OCMS-2006).
v.
It
monitors ongoing Central Sector infrastructure projects costing ₹150
crore or more.
vi.
More
than 60% of projects on PAIMANA are updated automatically through API-based
integration with Ministries/Departments.
PAIMANA-CRIP &
Performance Monitoring Dashboard:
i.
PAIMANA-CRIP was launched on 8
July 2026, replacing DPIIT’s Integrated Project Monitoring Portal (IPMP).
ii.
It
is envisioned to evolve into a Central Repository of Infrastructure
Projects.
iii.
Project
data required for PRAGATI, PMG and other review mechanisms would
subsequently be sourced and updated through it.
iv.
The
Performance Monitoring Dashboard, launched on 16 April 2026,
covers six infrastructure sub-sectors: Power, Civil Aviation,
Telecommunications, Railways, Roads, and Ports, Shipping & Waterways.
Key Features:
i.
Provides
a single digital interface for cross-sector infrastructure monitoring.
ii.
Moves
beyond output/production measurement towards multi-dimensional performance
assessment.
iii.
Evaluates
infrastructure across access, quality, fiscal cost & revenue,
utilisation and affordability.
iv.
Tracks
year-on-year, month-on-month and cumulative growth, along with targets
and capacity utilisation.
v.
Enables
Ministries and Departments to access tailored dashboards and receive
data-driven updates on project execution.
vi.
Supports
evidence-based monitoring and policymaking through
periodic official data updates.
Significance:
i.
The
PAIMANA portal integrates the Central Repository of Infrastructure
Projects, reports on Central Sector projects costing ₹150 crore and
above, and the Performance Monitoring Dashboard. Through regular data
updates and analytics, it strengthens transparency, efficiency and
accountability, supports evidence-based policymaking and informed
decision-making, and promotes sustainable and inclusive
infrastructure development across India.
Source: PIB- https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2296968®=48&lang=1