MONITORING OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT

Key Highlights:

• The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) monitors Central Sector Infrastructure Projects.
• Projects costing Rs. 150 crore and above are under this monitoring ambit.
• An online portal/web monitoring system named PAIMANA is used for this purpose.
• PAIMANA stands for Project Assessment Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-Building.
• The portal provides rich data analytics, output-oriented reports, and customizable dashboards for apex-level monitoring.

Detailed Insights:

• Line Ministries, Departments, and Implementing Agencies regularly update project information on the PAIMANA portal using APIs and data entry.
• Project-wise details of all ongoing infrastructure projects are made available in a Flash Report published by MoSPI.
• Common reasons for project delays include land acquisition issues, environmental clearances, law and order problems, and utility shifting.
• All stakeholders are regularly apprised of project execution based on PAIMANA data analytics to facilitate necessary interventions.
• Evidence-based monitoring is further supported by regular coordination through monthly review meetings and direct access to customized dashboards for Line Ministries.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Central Sector Infrastructure Projects: Projects fully funded and implemented by the Central Government across various sectors.
• Application Programming Interfaces (APIs): Software intermediaries that allow different applications to communicate and share data.
• Time and Cost Overruns: Situations where a project exceeds its planned schedule and budget, respectively.