Integrated Dashboard for Infrastructure Performance Monitoring (PAIMANA)

Summary

• Launch: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched a revamped Integrated Performance Monitoring Dashboard in 2026.
• Core Framework: Replaces the legacy OCMS-2006 with PAIMANA (Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building).
• Scope: Monitors 11 key infrastructure sectors using 116 specific indicators updated every quarter.
• Evaluation Dimensions: Shifts from simple output tracking to a five-dimensional model: Access, Quality, Utilization, Affordability, and Fiscal Cost/Revenue.
• Objective: Transition to data-driven governance and real-time evidence-based policymaking for Central Sector Infrastructure Projects.

The Shift to Multi-Dimensional Monitoring

Traditional monitoring often focused solely on whether a project was “complete.” The new PAIMANA framework evaluates the effectiveness of infrastructure through five critical lenses:

• Access: Can people reach the infrastructure? (e.g., Number of villages connected by roads).
• Quality: Is the infrastructure reliable? (e.g., Duration of power supply, road surface quality).
• Utilization: Is it being used to its full potential? (e.g., Passenger load factor in aviation, port berth occupancy).
• Affordability: Can the average citizen afford the service? (e.g., Cost of data, electricity tariffs).
• Fiscal Cost & Revenue: Is the project financially viable? (e.g., Revenue per kilometer, maintenance costs).

Sector-Specific Concentration

The dashboard tracks 116 indicators across 11 sectors. The distribution reveals a high focus on transport and connectivity:

Sector	No. of Indicators	Key Tracking Metrics
Ports, Shipping & Waterways	49	Turnaround time, cargo volume, berth productivity.
Civil Aviation	29	Passenger traffic, aircraft movements, freight handled.
Power	13	Plant Load Factor (PLF), transmission losses, renewable integration.
Roads & Railways	9 (each)	FASTag penetration, punctuality, track electrification.
Telecommunications	7	Broadband penetration, average data usage per subscriber.

PAIMANA vs. OCMS-2006

The transition to PAIMANA represents a leap in digital governance. Unlike the older static Online Computerised Monitoring System (OCMS), PAIMANA offers:

• Real-Time Analytics: Automated dashboards that alert policymakers to bottlenecks immediately.
• Predictive Insights: Uses historical data to forecast project delays or under-utilization.
• Transparency: Acts as a “single source of truth” for multiple ministries, reducing data silos.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1. Which Ministry is responsible for launching the revamped Integrated Performance Monitoring Dashboard?

A) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

B) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)

C) Ministry of Finance

D) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Q2. What is the name of the new framework that has replaced the older OCMS-2006 system?

A) GatiShakti

B) PAIMANA

C) PRAGATI

D) DARPAN

Q3. Under the new dashboard, which infrastructure sector has the highest number of performance indicators (49)?

A) Civil Aviation

B) Power

C) Ports, Shipping & Waterways

D) Telecommunications

Q4. The PAIMANA framework assesses infrastructure performance across five dimensions. Which of the following is NOT one of those dimensions?

A) Affordability

B) Utilization

C) Access

D) International Popularity

Q5. How often is the Integrated Dashboard for Infrastructure Performance Monitoring updated?

A) Daily

B) Monthly

C) Quarterly

D) Annually

Answers:

Q1: B | Q2: B | Q3: C | Q4: D | Q5: C