The DSR documented the first significant push toward mechanized construction. For the first time, the review tracked:
Resolution: PWD Maharashtra issued several corrigenda in 2018 (e.g., Circular No. PWD-2018/CR 112) allowing provisional escalation claims based on actual material invoices, while still using DSR 2017-18 quantities.
Context: The steel rates in DSR 2017-18 were volatile, reflecting global iron ore price fluctuations. By December 2017, market rates slightly overshot the DSR schedule, leading to escalation claims. pwd dsr 2017-18 maharashtra
Even though DSR 2017-18 is obsolete for new estimates, it remains relevant for:
The PWD DSR 2017-18 Maharashtra was a landmark rate schedule capturing pre-GST construction costs across the state’s diverse districts. While no longer in active use, it remains a foundational document for understanding cost escalation, tender evaluation methods, and contract management in Maharashtra’s public works sector. For any official purpose today (2026), you must refer to the latest DSR (2025-26) and the escalation index published by the Chief Engineer (PWD). The DSR documented the first significant push toward
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For 2017-18, the Maharashtra PWD was allocated Rs. 11,342 crore in the state budget. The DSR’s actual expenditure breakdown was revealing: Item 6
The utilization rate across most districts exceeded 87%, though Gadchiroli and Nandurbar recorded delays due to the monsoon and law-and-order issues.