Nagaland PWD Schedule of Rates
About Public Works Department, Government of Nagaland
Nagaland's tribal geography spans 11 districts (Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Wokha, Phek, Mon, Zunheboto, Peren, Kiphire, Longleng) at elevations from 200m (Dimapur plains) to 2,500m (Saramati). The SOR 2021 builds region-specific factors into the base rates: Dimapur plains use lower lead/lift premiums; Kohima-Phek-Mokokchung mid-elevation get hilly-terrain factors; Mon-Tuensang-Saramati high-altitude get extreme-terrain premiums. PMGSY-Nagaland and JJM-Nagaland both reference this SOR. NHIDCL handles strategic national highway projects (NH-202 Dimapur-Kohima, NH-29) with separate framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in Vol I vs Vol II?
Vol I — Housing covers building construction, civic infrastructure (community halls, schools, health centres), water-supply civil works. Vol II — Roads & Bridges covers all road categories, bridge structures, embankments, drainage.
Why is the 2021 edition still current in 2026?
NE state revision cycles are longer than larger states because tender volumes don't justify annual reissues. Mid-cycle gazette amendments adjust market-driven items (cement, steel, fuel, bitumen) without reissuing the full SOR.
Does it cover JJM works?
JJM-Nagaland implementation by Public Health Engineering Dept references Nagaland PWD SOR 2021 Vol I for civil scope, plus CPHEEO Manual for water-treatment specifics. PHED issues project-specific NITs for treatment plants.
What about strategic NH works?
NHIDCL (National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corp) handles NH widening and new alignments under MoRTH SDB Vol II (Hilly) plus NHIDCL-specific tender packages. NPWD SOR 2021 is for state-funded works only.
Are there altitude tiers built in?
Yes. SOR 2021 has built-in district-specific factors for plain, mid-hill, and high-hill regions. Engineers don't apply external altitude multipliers; the SOR preface specifies which district falls in which tier.