News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has operationalized the PAIMANA portal to monitor central sector infrastructure projects and replace OCMS-2006.
About PAIMANA Portal
- PAIMANA (Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building) is a web-based portal created for mandated monitoring of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects worth ₹150 crore and above.
- Operationalized by: The portal has been operationalised by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
- It will replace the erstwhile OCMS-2006 (Online Computerized Monitoring system).
- Key Features
- Integration with IPMP: PAIMANA is integrated with DPIIT’s Integrated Project Monitoring Portal through APIs to enable automatic data flow.
- One data, one entry principle: The portal follows a single data entry system, which reduces duplication and improves consistency.
- Reduced manual data entry: Around 60 % of projects are updated automatically, lowering manual reporting work.
- Centralized national repository: The portal functions as a single national database of infrastructure projects.
- Advanced analytical tools: It provides web-generated analytical reports to support better monitoring and evaluation.
- Data quality and decision support: Features such as dashboards, reporting modules, role-based access, and review cases help identify data gaps and improve informed decision-making.
