Tripura PWD Schedule of Rates
About Public Works Department, Government of Tripura
Tripura's hilly NE geography (Khasi-Jaintia ranges in the south, Lushai hills in the east) and 2,500-3,000mm annual rainfall drive specific rate considerations. The PWD SOR 2023 covers Agartala, Udaipur, Dharmanagar, Kailashahar projects with hilly-terrain factors built in. The Water Resources Dept publishes a parallel SoR for irrigation (embankments along the Gomti, Howrah, Khowai rivers) and for the state's flood-management programme. PMGSY rural-roads works in Tripura have a separate dedicated PDF on the PWD portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are PWD R&B and PWD Buildings the same SOR?
Yes — Tripura's PWD SOR 2023 covers both as a unified document. R&B (Roads & Bridges) and Buildings divisions reference the same rate schedule; only the work category and chapter sub-section differ.
What is PWD-WR?
Tripura's Water Resources wing within PWD. Handles irrigation, embankments, flood protection, river training. Publishes a separate SoR 2023 plus Analysis of Rates volume — both available on pwdwr.tripura.gov.in.
Does PMGSY-Tripura have its own SOR?
PMGSY-Tripura uses PWD SOR 2023 with PMGSY adoption circular methodology. There's a separately published PMGSY-Tripura PDF (SOR_2023_PWDPMGSY.pdf) that essentially extracts rural-roads-relevant items with adoption notes.
Are NE state factors built in?
Yes. Tripura PWD SOR 2023 has hilly-terrain factors for southern (Sipahijala, Gomati, South Tripura) and eastern (Dhalai, North Tripura, Unakoti) districts. Northern plain districts (Khowai, West Tripura) use plain-area rates.
How often is Tripura SOR revised?
Approximately every 3-4 years. SOR 2023 is current; previous edition was 2019. Mid-cycle gazette amendments adjust market-driven items as needed.