The 2017-18 edition introduced several specific adjustments to reflect the market conditions and regional challenges of that period:
A "Basic Rate of Materials" section listing the cost of raw materials (cement, steel, bitumen) which forms the basis for all other item calculations. Key Rate Adjustments (Area Allowances) pwd dsr 2017-18 maharashtra
| Feature | Details | |--------|---------| | | Chief Engineer (Administration), Public Works Department, Maharashtra State, Mumbai | | Base Year for Pricing | 2017 (market surveys conducted in Jan–June 2017) | | Coverage | All 36 districts of Maharashtra (separate rate schedules for each district) | | Structure | Volumes: Building Works, Road Works, Bridge Works, Water Supply & Sanitary Works, Electrical Works | | Update Cycle | Annual (but DSR 2017-18 was a significant revision after DSR 2015-16) | | Applicability | All state government civil contracts, Zilla Parishad works, Municipal Corporation works (by adoption) | Public Works Department
The construction and repair of bridges were another critical area of focus. The department identified several bridges that required immediate attention and worked on their repair and maintenance to ensure safety and facilitate smoother traffic flow. Water Supply & Sanitary Works