Lakshadweep PWD Schedule of Rates
About Public Works Department, UT of Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep — India's smallest UT by area (32 km²) — comprises 36 islands in the Arabian Sea, with 10 inhabited (Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Kiltan, Chetlat, Bitra, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Minicoy). PWD scope covers UT-administered civic infrastructure across these islands: jetties, water-supply tanks, schools, health centres, government quarters, and inter-island connectivity. The UT adopts CPWD DSR with substantial island-specific premium reflecting sea-freight transport (all materials reach Lakshadweep via ship from Kochi or Beypore), saline-environment material specifications (CRS steel mandatory, M30 minimum concrete), and remote-island working conditions. Tender BoQs in lakshadweep.gov.in carry full rate analysis per package.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the typical Lakshadweep premium?
40-80% above CPWD DSR baseline for imported materials (cement, steel, bitumen, finishes). Local materials (sand, coral aggregate from approved beaches) use different baselines. The premium reflects sea-freight + remote-island + saline-environment overhead.
Are coral aggregate works permitted?
Coral aggregate use is environmentally restricted. Most projects use imported aggregate from mainland (Kerala) or use sand-substitute solutions documented in tender specifications.
What about Minicoy (southernmost) projects?
Minicoy is ~400 km south of mainland Kavaratti and has additional logistics premium. Tender BoQs reflect the extra distance overhead.
Is NHIDCL or BRO active in Lakshadweep?
NHIDCL handles infrastructure relevant to strategic interests; BRO is not typically active in Lakshadweep. Most civil works are PWD with island-specific framework.