Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025:
Ministry of Defence approved Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, replacing the 2009 manual to accelerate revenue procurement and promote Aatmanirbharta. A policy document guiding all revenue procurement of goods/services for Armed Forces & MoD organisations, worth ~₹1 lakh crore annually. Updated after 16 years to align with public procurement norms, technology adoption, and operational needs of modern warfare. Aim is to Streamline & Simplify: Cut red tape, enable faster approvals, and avoid file movement delays.It Address working capital issues, ease penalties, and provide order assurance. It Collaborate with IITs, IISc, academia, and industry for indigenisation.
