What is DPR ?

DPR stands for Detail Project Report in engineering. Detail Project Report is a complete document for project planning, decision making, approval and investment. It is considered as a base document for planning and implementing the project.

Objectives of DPR 

• To understand about the project in detail and assure that it can perform with reliable quality within optimum cost.
• To study whether the projects are site specific or not.
• To understand the importance of optimization of the schemes, detail cost estimate, payback period and return on investment. 
• To understand methodology of project appraisal 

Contents of DPR

1) Brief Description of the project 

• Name
• District/town
• Location: latitude, Longitude
• Area, Density, Population, boundaries
• Climatic conditions
• Status of development: road, electricity, communication access etc.
• Socio-economic status 
• Stakeholders and agencies involved 

2) Detail Cost Estimate 

• Equipment Costs 
• Raw materials and processing
• Man Power Cost
• Duties, Tax and travel cost 
• Project Management and supervision cost

3) Benefit Analysis

• Investment methodologies and criteria
• Analysis of Returns (IRR, BCW, NPW etc.) 
• Socio-economic benefits 

4) Planning of project 

• Process of Tendering 
• Project management process
• Resource management and procurement procedures 
• Project appraisal procedure 
• Environment guidelines 

So, these are the major things that are included in a DPR. Data are collected from different sources to perform analysis and make a report. It is done especially in large project to understand the project in details. It mainly helps in identifying risks, helps in cost & resource management and ultimately help in driving the project within the schedule with greatest control.