This manual provides comprehensive procedural guidance for the procurement of works by Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. It incorporates significant policy updates since the 2019 edition, including amendments to General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 and Delegation of Financial Powers Rules (DFPR) 2024. The manual covers the entire procurement cycle, from need assessment and planning to contract management and dispute resolution. It is intended for entities with limited in-house engineering capacity, while also serving as a reference for larger organizations. The document also details policies regarding preferential procurement, such as 'Make in India' and restrictions on entities from land-border sharing countries.

This manual provides comprehensive procedural guidance for the procurement of works by Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. It incorporates significant policy updates since the 2019 edition, including amendments to General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 and Delegation of Financial Powers Rules (DFPR) 2024. The manual covers the entire procurement cycle, from need assessment and planning to contract management and dispute resolution. It is intended for entities with limited in-house engineering capacity, while also serving as a reference for larger organizations. The document also details policies regarding preferential procurement, such as 'Make in India' and restrictions on entities from land-border sharing countries.