Not the lowest, but the sharpest: Road ministry overhauls bidding game for DPRs

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is abandoning the least cost bidding system for consultancy contracts related to detailed project reports (DPRs). Highway implementing agencies will now prioritize technical expertise, selecting bidders based on technical scores with a fixed consultancy fee. This shift aims to improve project quality, addressing concerns about inadequate DPR preparation due to unsustainable rates.