| Parameter | CPWD DSR Electrical 2021 | UP PWD SOR 2021 | Maharashtra PWD SOR 2021-22 | |-----------|--------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------| | Copper wire 1.5 sq mm/100m | ₹1,890 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,920 | | Labour (electrician/day) | ₹720 | ₹680 | ₹750 | | PVC conduit 20 mm/m | ₹24 | ₹22 | ₹26 | | Use in tenders | Central projects (Noida, Delhi, Gurgaon) | State-only (UP) | State-only (MH) |
Verdict: CPWD rates are generally 5-8% higher than UP PWD but similar to Maharashtra. Central contractors prefer CPWD DSR due to standardized arbitration clauses. cpwd dsr electrical 2021
To provide the standardized unit rates for every possible electrical installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement item used in CPWD projects across India (with Delhi as the base location). It serves as the legal financial benchmark for government contracts. | Parameter | CPWD DSR Electrical 2021 |
If a specific item is not listed in the DSR (e.g., a specific brand of smart home automation system), it is treated as a "Non-Schedule Item." To provide the standardized unit rates for every
A: Ideally every 2–3 years. The gap between DSR 2019 and 2021 was extended due to COVID. The next expected release is DSR 2024 (Electrical), but as of now, no official announcement.