Defence Procurement Manual 2025 approved
What happened
- Raksha Mantri approved the Defence Procurement Manual 2025, covering revenue procurement worth around ₹1 lakh crore this year [PIB].
- A new chapter promotes self-reliance through innovation and indigenisation; working-capital and penalty rules for industry were eased [PIB].
Background
- The previous DPM was issued in 2009 [PIB].
Why it matters
- Revenue buys (spares, sustenance) are where delays hurt readiness most.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-09-14): raksha Mantri approved the Defence Procurement Manual 2025, covering revenue procurement worth around ₹1 lakh crore this year.
- Revenue buys (spares, sustenance) are where delays hurt readiness most.
Quotable data pointRaksha Mantri approved the Defence Procurement Manual 2025, covering revenue procurement worth around ₹1 lakh crore this year.
PIB: Defence Procurement Manual 2025, 14 Sep 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: DPM vs DAP.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Previous Defence Procurement Manual was issued in
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Defence Procurement Manual 2025, 14 Sep 2025
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