Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 to expedite revenue procurement for the Services, enable the domestic industry through simplified processes, promote innovation, and support enterprise.
In a statement, the Defence Ministry said that the revised document will cater to the emerging requirements of the Armed Forces in the era of modern warfare. It will foster jointness among the three Services and help in maintaining the highest level of military preparedness through expeditious decision-making.
The Ministry added that ease of doing business has been further strengthened in the document, which aims to boost Aatmanirbharta in defence manufacturing and technology. Procurement of goods and services by the Defence Services and other organisations under the Ministry of Defence is regulated by DPM, which was last promulgated in 2009. This Manual has been under revision within the Ministry in consultation with the Armed Forces and other stakeholders.
