Published: 14 September 2025PIBGeneral
Raksha Mantri Approves Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, the first comprehensive update since DPM 2009. The new manual governs approximately ₹1 lakh crore of annual revenue procurement expenditure for the Armed Forces and is distinct from capital acquisitions handled under the Defence Acquisition Procedure.
Key reforms include abolishing the No Objection Certificate (NOC) requirement from Defence Public Sector Undertakings before open tenders, empowering field-level financial authorities to take procurement decisions without referring to higher headquarters, and a 15% 'growth of work' margin allowing additional repairs during servicing without fresh approvals. The manual aims to enhance MSMEs participation and streamline military procurement processes.
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Q: Analyse the reforms introduced by Defence Procurement Manual 2025 and their expected impact on MSMEs and procurement efficiency in India's Armed Forces.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved DPM 2025, the first update since 2009, governing about ₹1 lakh crore annual revenue procurement. It abolishes the No Objection Certificate requirement from Defence Public Sector Undertakings before open tenders, empowers field-level financial authorities, adds a 15% 'growth of work' margin, and boosts MSME participation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 approved by Raksha Mantri?
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, the first comprehensive update since DPM 2009. It governs revenue procurement for defence goods and services.
Why was DPM 2025 updated and what are the key changes?
DPM 2025 governs about Rs 1 lakh crore in annual revenue procurement and updates defence procurement rules for faster, more transparent decisions.
How does DPM 2025 promote indigenous defence manufacturing?
It promotes self-reliance through innovation and indigenisation, active participation of private industry, MSMEs and start-ups, and removal of some DPSU NOC requirements before open bidding.
What is the difference between DPP and DPM in India's defence procurement?
The Defence Acquisition Procedure covers capital acquisitions such as major platforms, while DPM covers revenue procurement such as spares, ammunition, consumables and services.
What is Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence and how does DPM 2025 support it?
Atmanirbhar defence means reducing import dependence and building domestic capability. DPM 2025 supports it through indigenisation provisions, faster field-level decisions and wider domestic industry participation.
