Defence Minister releases ‘Guide on Preparation of Detailed Project Reports for Road Infrastructure Projects’
New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the ‘Guide on Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Road Infrastructure Projects’ prepared by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), in South Block, New Delhi on December 23, 2025. The BRO is entrusted with the construction and maintenance of highways & strategic roads in some of the most remote & challenging terrains of the country, and the DPRs serve as a comprehensive document covering engineering design, construction methodology, execution strategy, quality control & cost analysis.
BRO has developed the guide to provide a concise, comprehensive and uniform reference encompassing specifications, standards, guidelines & procedures for DPR preparation. It is intended to assist engineers at every stage of project formulation, whether for new construction or upgradation of existing road infrastructure.
The guide aims to address the issues of time and cost overruns arising from inadequately prepared DPRs. It is expected to significantly enhance the quality and consistency of the reports, ensuring timely execution of projects & contributing to improved strategic connectivity and socio-economic development of border regions through systematic planning, technical accuracy, quality assurance & cost-effectiveness.
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Shri V Umashankar, DG Border Roads Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, and other senior civil & military officials were present on the occasion.
