The 2021 edition was specifically engineered to align public procurement with modern energy efficiency mandates, green building standards, and digitized billing systems. Core Objectives of the DSR
| Item Description | Unit | DSR 2021 Rate (₹) | DSR 2016 Rate (₹) | % Change | |----------------|------|------------------|------------------|-----------| | 1.5 sq mm Cu wire (FR) in conduit | per 100 m | 1,850 | 1,520 | +21.7% | | 4 sq mm Cu wire (FR) in conduit | per 100 m | 4,200 | 3,450 | +21.7% | | LED batten 20W (120 lm/W) | each | 450 | 380 (for 18W) | +18.4% | | Ceiling fan (1200mm, BEE 5 star) | each | 1,850 | 1,600 | +15.6% | | Copper plate earthing (plate size 60x60x6mm) | set | 6,800 | 5,200 | +30.8% | | Laying XLPE cable (240 sq mm, 3.5 core) | per meter | 950 | 810 | +17.3% | cpwd dsr electrical 2021
These rates are without GST . Contractors must add applicable GST (12% or 18% depending on material vs service component) and overheads as per CPWD norms. The 2021 edition was specifically engineered to align
Each rate is backed by a showing: