The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released a quarterly update of the PAIMANA Performance Monitoring Dashboard, a digital tracking system for monitoring infrastructure performance across major sectors. The dashboard now includes 184 standardized indicators covering civil aviation, roads, power generation, ports, telecommunications and railways, expanded from the original set when it was launched in April 2026.
The quarterly update incorporates the latest data from ministries and departments responsible for each infrastructure sector, providing public access to official performance statistics through a single platform with interactive visualizations and time-series analysis tools.
Key facts
- Dashboard expanded to 184 indicators, with 21 new indicators added this quarter
- National Highway projects awarded: 2,236.3 km in April-September FY 2026-27, up 62.9% year-on-year
- Optical fibre cable network: 7.52 lakh km cumulative, with 29,256 km added in April-August FY 2026-27
- Major Ports cargo growth: 7.2% increase to 390.4 million tonnes in April-August FY 2026-27
- Non-Major Ports cargo growth: 1.8% increase to 313.4 million tonnes in same period
- Air cargo traffic: 12% growth to 18.6 lakh tonnes in April-August FY 2026-27; Delhi airport handled 5.3 lakh tonnes
- Power installed capacity: 5.33 lakh MW, up 12.1% year-on-year in FY 2025-26
- Renewable energy capacity: 2.23 lakh MW, up 29.5% year-on-year, representing 42% of total installed capacity
- Gram Panchayats connected: 2,23,814 as of August 2026, with 5,352 added in April-August FY 2026-27
- Electronic toll transactions: 225.2 crore in April-September FY 2026-27, up 24.1% year-on-year
- Electronic toll collection value: Rs 36,994.5 crore in April-September FY 2026-27, up 11.7% year-on-year
- Foreign tourist arrivals: 30.49 lakh up to August FY 2026-27, up 2% year-on-year
What the dashboard tracks
PAIMANA stands for Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-building. The dashboard monitors infrastructure performance using five standardized dimensions: Access, Quality, Fiscal Cost and Revenue, Utilization, and Affordability.
The 184 indicators are distributed across sectors as follows: Ports, Shipping and Waterways (62 indicators), Railways (37), Civil Aviation (30), Telecommunications (31), Power (14) and Road Transport and Highways (10).
Key performance trends
Roads are expanding rapidly, with highway projects awarded at a record pace. The 62.9% year-on-year increase in awarded projects signals strong pipeline development for future connectivity.
Telecommunications infrastructure is spreading to rural areas, with Gram Panchayat connectivity reaching over 2.23 lakh villages. High-speed fibre networks are expanding significantly to support digital adoption in the countryside.
Renewable energy is now the fastest-growing segment of India’s power capacity, with renewable sources expanding at 29.5% per annum compared to overall capacity growth of 12.1%. Renewables now account for more than two-fifths of total installed capacity.
Port traffic shows sustained growth across both major and non-major ports, with petroleum and crude products forming the largest cargo category at 29.2% of total handled volume. This reflects continued industrial and energy demand.
Air cargo has surged 12% annually, with Delhi airport emerging as the largest handler. Aviation sector also continues to attract international tourists, with foreign arrivals up 2% year-on-year.
Electronic toll collection has become the dominant payment method on national highways, with transaction volumes and values growing at double-digit rates. This reflects successful digitalization of highway infrastructure.
What this means for you
Citizens and policymakers can now access real-time infrastructure performance data through a single online platform. Researchers, analysts and governance professionals can use this data for evidence-based studies and policy recommendations.
The dashboard’s public availability supports transparency and accountability in infrastructure development, allowing stakeholders to track progress across sectors and identify areas needing attention.
For businesses, the data provides insights into capacity utilization rates and infrastructure readiness, aiding investment and logistics decisions.
What happens next
The dashboard will be updated quarterly. The next update is scheduled for 15 January 2027. The full PAIMANA Performance Monitoring Dashboard can be accessed at https://paimana-perf.mospi.gov.in