Pwd Dsr 2015-16 Maharashtra Fix May 2026

The District Schedule of Rates (DSR) for 2015-16, published by the Maharashtra Public Works Department, provides standardized rates for construction materials, labour, and specific engineering items used in government projects. These rates vary by region (e.g., Thane, Pune, Nagpur) and are used for estimating project costs. Key Material Rates (Sample - Thane/Palghar Region)

2. Labor Wages (A typical snapshot from 2015-16)

• Skilled Mason (Ist Class): ₹450–520 per day
• Unskilled Male Labor: ₹230–280 per day
• Carpenter: ₹480–550 per day Note: These rates have nearly doubled by 2026.

: Includes rates for borewell works, survey works, water supply, and sanitary fittings. Regional Variations and Area Premiums Pwd Dsr 2015-16 Maharashtra

• Taxes: Adjustments for VAT (Value Added Tax) and other statutory levies applicable at the time (pre-GST era).
• Specialized Items: Rates for items not listed in the DSR are often derived by analyzing similar items or through market quotations, but the DSR provides the formula for this derivation.

• GST implementation (28% on cement, 18% on steel, 18% on works contract).
• Hike in diesel prices affecting transportation and equipment operation.
• Rise in labor wages under the Minimum Wages Act revisions.
• Increased cost of quarry royalties for sand and aggregate.