PAIMANA Portal Tracks ₹41.98 Lakh Crore Infra Pipeline, Nearly Half Spending Completed
Transport and logistics continues to dominate India’s infrastructure landscape.
New Delhi: The Union government is currently monitoring 1,948 central sector infrastructure projects worth ₹41.98 lakh crore through its PAIMANA portal, highlighting the scale and pace of India’s infrastructure push. The projects, each valued at ₹150 crore and above, are spread across 17 ministries and departments, with cumulative expenditure reaching ₹19.71 lakh crore, or nearly 47% of the total revised cost.
The data indicates a balanced implementation pipeline. A significant number of projects are at advanced stages, with 740 projects having crossed 80% physical progress. At the same time, a large number of projects remain in early stages, reflecting a steady inflow of new infrastructure investments. Financial progress shows a similar trend, though spending tends to be higher in initial phases due to upfront capital requirements.
Transport and logistics continues to dominate India’s infrastructure landscape. As seen in the sectoral distribution chart on page 4, this segment accounts for 55% of the total project cost, amounting to ₹22.96 lakh crore across 1,421 projects. This includes roads, highways, railways, aviation and shipping, underlining the government’s focus on connectivity-led growth.
Within ministries, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways leads both in project count and investment scale. As shown in the ministry-wise table on page 5, it is handling 1,108 projects, accounting for more than half of all projects and about ₹10.51 lakh crore in total cost. The Ministry of Railways follows with 245 projects and a total cost of ₹8.39 lakh crore, reflecting continued investment in rail infrastructure.
The energy sector is the second-largest contributor, accounting for 26% of total project cost, or ₹10.95 lakh crore, spread across 220 projects. This includes investments in oil and gas, electricity generation, transmission and energy storage. Communication infrastructure, though smaller in scale, reflects targeted investment in digital connectivity, while water and sanitation projects continue to support urban infrastructure needs.
The report also highlights the scale of mega projects in the pipeline. Out of the total, 793 projects are classified as mega projects with costs exceeding ₹1,000 crore, while 1,155 are major projects valued between ₹150 crore and ₹1,000 crore. Together, these projects form the backbone of India’s infrastructure expansion strategy.
Recent additions and completions further underline ongoing momentum. During February 2026, nine projects were commissioned, including major railway and petroleum sector assets. At the same time, 268 new projects were added to the monitoring system, with the majority coming from the roads sector. Key additions include large-scale projects such as the Mumbai refinery expansion and the Ken-Betwa river linking project, reflecting continued investment in both industrial and water infrastructure.
The PAIMANA platform itself has emerged as a key governance tool. As described on page 5, it integrates data from multiple ministries and automatically updates over 70% of project information through digital linkages. This enables real-time monitoring, improves transparency and supports faster decision-making across departments.
Overall, the data suggests that India’s infrastructure pipeline is both large and active, with strong progress in execution alongside a steady addition of new projects. The dominance of transport and logistics, combined with sustained investment in energy and urban infrastructure, indicates a long-term strategy focused on connectivity, economic growth and national integration.
