Given Maharashtra's aggressive push toward connectivity during the mid-2010s, this section was highly detailed: Granular Sub-Base (GSB) and Wet Mix Macadam (WMM)
| Item Description | Unit | Rate (Pune District) – 2015-16 | Remarks | |---|---|---|---| | Excavation in ordinary soil (depth up to 1.5m) | cum | ₹ 85 – ₹ 110 | Manual or mechanical as per clause | | Providing PCC 1:4:8 (40mm aggregate) | cum | ₹ 3,200 – ₹ 3,500 | Including cost of materials and curing | | RCC M20 grade (1:1.5:3) with steel reinforcement | cum | ₹ 5,800 – ₹ 6,200 | Excluding cost of steel | | Reinforcement steel (Fe 500) | MT | ₹ 48,000 – ₹ 52,000 | Including cutting, bending, binding | | Brick masonry in CM 1:6 (common burnt clay bricks) | cum | ₹ 4,500 – ₹ 5,000 | Including scaffolding | | Plaster 12mm thick 1:4 (cement:sand) | sqm | ₹ 85 – ₹ 105 | Smooth finish | | Granular Sub-Base (GSB) | cum | ₹ 650 – ₹ 750 | Including watering and rolling | | Bituminous Concrete (BC) with 60/70 grade bitumen | MT | ₹ 7,500 – ₹ 8,200 | Includes hot mixing and laying | | Whitewashing / Color washing (two coats) | sqm | ₹ 18 – ₹ 25 | Including surface preparation |
Specific volumetric rates for Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) and Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) tailored to different design mixes (e.g., M15, M20, M25).
The primary goal of this schedule is to provide a uniform basis for: Pwd Dsr 2015-16 Maharashtra
| Use Case | Appropriate? | |----------|---------------| | Arbitration / dispute for 2015-18 contracts | ✅ Yes (with escalation) | | Old repair work estimates (pre-2016 designs) | ✅ With index | | Current govt. tender estimate | ❌ No – use latest DSR | | Private cost comparison (historical) | ✅ Yes | | Student / exam reference (estimating practice) | ✅ Yes |
If you are still billing for an old contract, follow this method:
You can download official PDF copies of these archives from the Maharashtra PWD Publications page or document platforms like If you are looking for a specific item rate (like brickwork or painting) or a particular district , let me know and I can find those exact figures for you! Maharashtra PWD DSR Rates 2015-16 | PDF - Scribd tender estimate | ❌ No – use latest
: Approximately ₹42,230 per metric tonne (Bulk, Ex-Refinery Mumbai). Mild Steel (Fe-500) : Approximately ₹42,875 per metric tonne. Operational Guidelines Maharashtra PWD DSR Rates 2015-16 | PDF - Scribd
The DSR serves as a mandatory guide for all government agencies and contractors in Maharashtra to ensure transparency and uniformity in project budgeting. Its primary functions include:
Depending on the specific region or district (such as Pune, Thane, or Raigad), the baseline material rates factored into the rate analysis varied slightly to account for local transportation leads. For example, documents archived on Scribd's Thane District PWD DSR and the Raigad DSR 2015-16 outline the following baseline estimates: Material Classification Approximate Metric Ton (M.T.) Rate Range (INR) ₹5,000 to ₹6,600 Mild Steel ₹39,900 to ₹42,875 T.M.T. Bars (Fe 415 / Fe 500) ₹45,000 to ₹48,000 Structural Steel ₹45,670 to ₹47,400 Prestressed Steel (12.7 mm / 15.2 mm) ₹51,000 to ₹62,600 Maharashtra PWD DSR Rates 2015-16 | PDF | Masonry - Scribd Operational Guidelines Maharashtra PWD DSR Rates 2015-16 |
The (Public Works Department District Schedule of Rates) is a foundational regulatory framework utilized by engineers, contractors, and government bodies to estimate construction costs for public and private infrastructure projects across Maharashtra. Published by the Government of Maharashtra Public Works Department , this historical schedule standardizes item rates for building construction, road networks, bridge engineering, and civil maintenance.
The DSR was a versatile tool with three primary functions.
While no one builds new projects quoting 2015-16 rates, the schedule remains a critical historical and legal document. It serves as the time capsule of construction economics in Maharashtra—before the GST regime, before the COVID-19 logistics crisis, and before the current commodity inflation.
Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) and Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) for various grades (M15, M20, M25, etc.).
The files are traditionally segregated by region or district and are downloadable in PDF format.