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.
The 2021 schedule is structured to provide a scientific assessment of all inputs: Direct Material Costs: BIS Standards and CPWD specifications. Labor Rates: cpwd dsr electrical 2021
: Provides the detailed breakdown of labor and material components for each DSR item. Ideally every 2–3 years
: Standard rates typically include 1% water charges , 12% GST (later revised to 18% in mid-2022), and 1% labour cess . Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) Context The 2021 schedule is structured to provide a
: It serves as a standardized guide for execution, auditing, and tendering of electrical projects, ensuring uniformity in rates across departments like Indian Railways and Delhi Jal Board . Inclusions :