Important MoRD & IRC Standards Used in PMGSY Projects (Quick Reference Table)
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Category
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Standard / Code
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Description
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Application in PMGSY
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MoRD Standard |
MoRD Specifications for Rural Roads |
Core technical specifications for PMGSY works |
Governs construction quality, materials, and execution |
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MoRD Manual |
PMGSY Operations Manual |
Administrative and technical implementation guidelines |
DPR preparation, approvals, execution, and monitoring |
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MoRD Standard |
Standard Data Book for Analysis of Rates |
Standard schedule for rate analysis and estimation |
BOQ preparation and project costing |
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MoRD Manual |
Quality Assurance Handbook |
Defines inspection and quality procedures |
Quality control during construction |
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MoRD Manual |
Manual for Maintenance of Rural Roads |
Guidelines for post-construction maintenance |
Routine and periodic maintenance planning |
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IRC Standard |
IRC:SP:20 |
Rural Roads Manual |
Planning and design of rural roads |
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IRC Standard |
IRC:73 |
Geometric Design Standards for Rural Roads |
Alignment, gradients, curves, and carriageway design |
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IRC Standard |
IRC:52 |
Hill Road Design Guidelines |
Hill road alignment and slope safety |
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IRC Standard |
IRC:37 |
Design of Flexible Pavements |
Pavement thickness and layer design |
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IRC Guideline |
IRC: SP:72 |
Cold Mix Technology Guidelines |
Low-temperature bituminous construction |
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IRC Guideline |
IRC: SP:77 |
Use of Waste Plastic in Roads |
Sustainable road construction practices |
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IRC Standard |
IRC: SP:13 |
Rural Road Drainage Guidelines |
Side drains and cross drainage systems |
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IRC Standard |
IRC:5 |
Standard Specifications for Road Bridges |
Design of culverts and bridge structures |
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IRC Guideline |
IRC: SP:48 |
Hill Road Drainage Guidelines |
Drainage in mountainous terrain |
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IRC Standard |
IRC:19 |
Bituminous Surface Specifications |
Surface treatment and bituminous layers |
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IRC Standard |
IRC:27 |
Bituminous Macadam Specifications |
Base and binder layer construction |
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IRC Standard |
IRC:16 |
Surface Evenness Standards |
Riding quality and pavement smoothness |
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IRC Safety Code |
IRC: SP:55 |
Road Safety in Rural Roads |
Safety measures for PMGSY roads |
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IRC Standard |
IRC:67 |
Code for Road Signs |
Traffic and caution signage |
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IRC Standard |
IRC:35 |
Road Markings Guidelines |
Lane markings and pavement markings |