Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches Defence Procurement Manual 2025 to boost operational readiness

October 23, 2025 10:35 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches Defence Procurement Manual 2025 to boost operational readiness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 at a ceremony in South Block, New Delhi. The manual, effective from November 1, aims to simplify procurement procedures, bring uniformity in functioning, and enhance operational preparedness of the Armed Forces. The new manual will govern revenue procurement worth approximately ₹1 lakh crore by the three Services and other establishments under the Ministry of Defence. Addressing the gathering, Sing...

Rajnath Singh clears Defence Procurement Manual 2025 to speed up revenue procurement, boost Aatmanirbharta

September 15, 2025 12:35 PM

Rajnath Singh clears Defence Procurement Manual 2025 to speed up revenue procurement, boost Aatmanirbharta

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, a revised document aimed at expediting revenue procurements for the armed forces, simplifying processes for domestic industry and supporting innovation in defence manufacturing. The manual, last updated in 2009, lays down principles and provisions for all revenue procurements in the Defence Ministry, which are expected to touch around Rs 1 lakh crore in the current financial year. Officials said the new frame...