New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set up a Dedicated Project Report (DPR) cell at its headquarters in New Delhi. This initiative aims to ensure the highest construction standards, cost-effectiveness, and timely completion of National Highway projects.
The newly formed cell will provide expert inputs and enable comprehensive monitoring of DPRs for these projects. By bringing uniformity to the review process, the cell will ensure that high-quality DPRs are prepared and thoroughly reviewed before project implementation.
A DPR is crucial for the successful execution of National Highway projects as it includes various surveys, investigations, and designs. The DPR cell will finalize parameters for all highway components (both highways and structures) according to IRC specifications and standards.
The DPR cell comprises a dedicated team of around 40 professionals, including Principal DPR Experts and various domain specialists in road safety, traffic, land acquisition, bridges, tunnels, geotechnical fields, senior highway expertise, and forest management.
These experts will develop mechanisms and monitoring systems to ensure uniform implementation of the review process throughout the DPR project lifecycle. The team will also study bid documents and technical schedules related to National Highway projects, providing cost estimates based on design features.
Additionally, the cell will assist in planning pre-construction activities and integrating the project with Highway Information Model Software (HIMS). Officials from the cell will undertake site visits to evaluate proposals made by DPR/design consultants and suggest innovative practices to enhance the quality of DPRs relevant to the project.
Ultimately, the DPR cell will help prepare accurate reports that facilitate the development of world-class National Highways, further contributing to the nation’s growth.
