It involves study of requirements, needs, stakeholder analysis, scope, market scenario, resources and demand,
indicators available for smooth passage of project, and examination of feasibility. DPR is a very useful report
especially for capital raising in PPP project modes. DPRs follow different formats and structures as per the applicable
sector. DPR details out three Appraisals in a Project:
1. Technical Appraisal
2. Market and Demand Appraisal
3. Financial Appraisal
COMPONENTS OF DPR
Since DPR is a business information document for a proposed project, it seeks to provide:
1. Information required for regulatory approvals and various clearances, Example: sensitivity clearances.
2. Key business information such as:
a. Information regarding finances for raising capital (paybacks, NNPV, IIR, etc). It is useful for long
term capital, social benefit cost.
b. Information regarding approvals.
SECTIONS IN A DPR