Guide on Preparation of DPRs for Road Infrastructure Projects Released by Defence Minister

Exam-focused facts from the 25 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

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).
The guide provides 'specifications, standards, guidelines and procedures' for DPR preparation to assist engineers in project formulation.
It aims to address time and cost overruns by ensuring 'systematic planning, technical accuracy, quality assurance and cost-effectiveness' in road infrastructure projects.