Mizoram Schedule of Rates
About Mizoram PWD
Mizoram's small-state, fully-hilly geography produces a uniform hilly-terrain SOR without plain-area variation — every district sits between 800m and 2,000m elevation. The state-wide PWD SOR 2019 (Vol I — Buildings) is the canonical baseline document for state-funded works in Aizawl, Lunglei, Champhai, Saiha, Kolasib and Serchhip. Roads, bridges and electrical rates are issued through tender-level annexures referencing Vol I for common items. NHIDCL handles strategic national-highway works in Mizoram (Indo-Myanmar border alignments, Indo-Bangladesh border roads) using its own MoRTH-SDB-based tender packages; state-funded works under PWD continue on the 2019 SOR. The hilly-terrain factor is built into the rates rather than applied as a separate multiplier — this differs from states like Uttarakhand where plain-vs-hilly districts have separate schedules. Limited contractor base, narrow seasonal monsoon windows (May-October are productive), and material lead from Silchar/Guwahati railheads are all reflected in productivity assumptions and lead-lift adjustments. PMGSY-Mizoram works adopt the state PWD SOR with rural-roads-specific lead/lift adjustments per the NRIDA SOR Adoption Circular methodology. Engineers should track gazette amendments — Mizoram's small-state revision cycle means full SOR reissues are infrequent, with mid-cycle gazettes adjusting cement, steel and fuel rates as market conditions change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2019 SOR still current?
Yes, as of 2026. Major revisions are infrequent in NE states due to limited revision-cycle capacity. Mid-cycle gazette amendments adjust rates for cement, steel, fuel.
Are there separate SORs for roads and buildings?
Vol I (Buildings) is the most-cited document. Roads/bridges and electrical rates are issued through tender-level annexures referencing Vol I for common items.
Why does Mizoram have lower revision frequency?
Smaller states with smaller tender volumes don't justify annual SOR revisions. Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal typically revise every 5-7 years vs major states' annual cycle.
What about strategic works under BRO?
BRO handles border-road works in Mizoram (Indo-Myanmar border, Indo-Bangladesh border) using BRO/MoRTH framework. State-funded works use Mizoram PWD SOR.
How does Mizoram price NHIDCL approach roads?
NHIDCL approach-road tenders use NHIDCL's own MoRTH-SDB-based annexures. State-share connecting roads under PMGSY use Mizoram PWD with PMGSY adoption circular methodology.