What's the CPWD DSR rate for 20mm cement plaster on walls, per sqm?
A thicker 20mm cement plaster, cement mortar 1:4, coarse sand — CPWD doesn't literally label this 'external', but the coarse-sand plaster series is the one typically specified for brick-faced or exterior elevation work, where a thicker coat and coarser key are wanted.
The recipe
Code
Description
Unit
Rate
Qty
Amount
13.6.1
20 mm cement plaster of mix : 1:4 (1 cement: 4 coarse sand)
sqm
₹421.40
1
₹421.40
Total
₹421.40
Variations
Mortar 1:6
Code
Description
Unit
Rate
Qty
Amount
13.6.2
20 mm cement plaster of mix : 1:6 (1 cement: 6 coarse sand)
sqm
₹401.35
1
₹401.35
Total
₹401.35
Fine sand, mortar 1:4
Code
Description
Unit
Rate
Qty
Amount
13.3.1
20 mm cement plaster of mix : 1:4 (1 cement: 4 fine sand)
sqm
₹402.15
1
₹402.15
Total
₹402.15
Notes
Confirm the internal/external use case against your drawing spec — DSR's own text distinguishes plaster by sand type and thickness, not by internal/external labelling.
Rates shown are CPWD Delhi base rates from DSR 2021 (CPWD), edition 2025 — apply your local market / cost-index variation.