Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (October 23) released the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 at a function in South Block, New Delhi. Effective from November 1, 2025, the new manual will facilitate revenue procurement amounting to approximately ₹ 1 lakh crore by the three Services and other establishments under the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Rajnath Singh appreciated the efforts of the MoD and HQ Integrated Defence Staff for revising the manual, stating that DPM 2025 will simplify procedures, bring uniformity in functioning, and help provide goods and services required by the Armed Forces for operational preparedness.

The manual is also expected to create more opportunities for MSMEs and start-ups in defence manufacturing and technology while ensuring fairness, tran

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