Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Infrastructure Projects Report Rs 4.93-L-Cr Cost Overrun
In June 2026, a government report showed that many big infrastructure projects in India cost more than expected.
These projects, worth over Rs 150 crore each, had a total extra cost of about Rs 4.93 lakh crore.
There are 1,847 projects being worked on, and about half of the new total cost has been spent so far.
Many of these projects are almost finished, with some even over 80% complete.
The most projects are in the transport and logistics sector, which is a big focus for the government.
Infrastructure projects worth above Rs 150 crore each registered a cumulative cost overrun of around Rs 4,92,752 crore.
A total of 1,847 ongoing infrastructure projects across 17 Central Ministries/Departments were monitored.
The total revised cost was Rs 40,54,473 crore compared to their original cost of Rs 35,61,721 crore.
Cumulative expenditure incurred on these projects stands at Rs 21.97 lakh crore, accounting for approximately 54.18% of the revised project cost.
The Transport & Logistics sector accounts for the highest number of ongoing projects (1341 projects).
- Who
- 17 Central Ministries/Departments
- What
- Infrastructure projects worth above Rs 150 crore each
- When
- June 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To monitor the progress and cost of infrastructure projects
Government Perspective
Public Concern
Cost Overrun Justification
Government Perspective
The government attributes cost overruns to factors like inflation, unforeseen site conditions, and changes in project scope, emphasizing that 39% of projects are over 80% physically complete.
Public Concern
The public expresses concern over the significant cost overruns, questioning the efficiency and transparency of government spending on infrastructure projects.
- Total Cost Overrun
- Rs 4,92,752 crore
- Total Ongoing Projects
- 1,847
- Total Revised Cost
- Rs 40,54,473 crore
- Original Cost
- Rs 35,61,721 crore
- Cumulative Expenditure
- Rs 21.97 lakh crore
- Projects Over 80% Physically Complete
- 709 (39%)
- Projects Over 80% Financially Complete
- 337 (19%)
- Highest Number of Ongoing Projects
- Transport & Logistics (1341 projects)