The government has spent 47.21% of the estimated ₹37.56 lakh crore cost on 1,853 central infrastructure projects as of September 2026. This spending reflects progress across various sectors, with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways managing the largest number of projects.
- Government spent ₹17.73 lakh crore on infrastructure projects worth ₹37.56 lakh crore.
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways leads with 974 projects costing ₹9.46 lakh crore.
- Ministry of Railways has 284 projects with ₹7.21 lakh crore revised cost.
- Power sector projects see only 32% of cost spent so far.
- Water and sanitation projects have the highest expenditure-to-cost ratio at 70.81%.
How much has the government spent on infrastructure projects?
The government has spent ₹17.73 lakh crore, which is 47.21% of the total revised cost of ₹37.56 lakh crore on 1,853 central infrastructure projects. These projects are monitored through the PAIMANA-PROJ platform and include projects costing ₹150 crore and above.
Which ministries have the most infrastructure projects?
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways leads with 974 projects costing ₹9.46 lakh crore. The Ministry of Railways follows with 284 projects worth ₹7.21 lakh crore. Other significant contributors include the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas with 115 projects and the Ministry of Coal with 121 projects.
What is the progress of power sector projects?
The power ministry is implementing 106 projects with a combined revised cost of ₹6.40 lakh crore. So far, ₹2.07 lakh crore has been spent, which is about 32% of the total cost. This is lower compared to other sectors like transport and water resources.
Which sectors show the highest progress in expenditure?
Water and sanitation projects have the highest expenditure-to-cost ratio at 70.81%, with 50 projects worth ₹1.99 lakh crore and ₹1.41 lakh crore spent. The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation also shows strong progress with 70.69% expenditure on its 35 projects.
How many projects have achieved significant physical and financial progress?
Out of the total projects, 654 projects (around 35%) have achieved more than 80% physical progress. However, only 338 projects (about 18%) have crossed 80% financial completion, indicating that physical progress is generally ahead of financial expenditure.
What new projects were added recently?
In September 2026, 83 new projects were added to the monitoring system. These include 57 projects from the Ministry of Railways, 16 from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, seven from the Ministry of Power, two from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and one from the Ministry of Coal.
What sectors dominate the infrastructure pipeline?
Transport and logistics dominate with 1,320 projects worth ₹20.07 lakh crore, with expenditure of ₹10.24 lakh crore (51.03%). The energy sector has 225 projects worth ₹11.04 lakh crore, with ₹4.37 lakh crore spent (39.59%).
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) releases monthly flash reports tracking these projects. The next update is scheduled for November 25, 2026.
