Project Documents
In the corporate business sector in India, various types of project documents are used throughout the lifecycle of a project—from initiation to closure. These documents help ensure legal compliance, financial tracking, efficient execution, and effective communication among stakeholders.
Here’s a categorized list of common project documents used in the corporate business environment in India:
1. Initiation Documents
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Business Case: Justifies the need for the project.
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Project Charter: Officially authorizes the project and outlines key objectives and stakeholders.
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Feasibility Study: Analyzes technical, financial, and legal viability.
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Letter of Intent (LOI): Expression of interest in initiating a business relationship.
2. Planning Documents
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Project Management Plan: Overall plan covering scope, time, cost, quality, etc.
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Scope Statement: Detailed description of the project deliverables and boundaries.
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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Breaks down project into manageable sections.
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Risk Management Plan: Identifies and mitigates potential risks.
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Communication Plan: Sets guidelines for internal and external communication.
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Procurement Plan: Strategy for purchasing goods or services.
3. Legal & Compliance Documents
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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
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Service Level Agreement (SLA)
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Vendor/Contractor Agreements
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Government Regulatory Filings (e.g., ROC filings, GST compliance)
4. Financial Documents
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Budget Estimate
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Project Cost Plan
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Invoice and Billing Records
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Profitability Analysis
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Taxation Documents (e.g., TDS certificates, GST invoices)
5. Execution & Monitoring Documents
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Status Reports (weekly/monthly)
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Progress Dashboards
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Meeting Minutes (MoM)
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Change Request Forms
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Issue Log
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Quality Assurance Reports
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Time Sheets
6. Technical Documents
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Technical Specifications
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System Architecture Documents
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User Manuals
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Software Requirement Specifications (SRS)
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Design Documents (UI/UX, wireframes, prototypes)
7. Human Resource Documents
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Resource Allocation Plan
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Roles & Responsibilities Matrix (RACI)
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Timesheets
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Appraisal & Feedback Forms
8. Closure Documents
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Project Closure Report
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Lessons Learned Document
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Final Audit Report
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Client Acceptance Form
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Post-Implementation Review
9. Corporate Governance & Strategic Documents
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Board Meeting Resolutions
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Strategic Planning Documents
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Corporate Policy Documents
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Internal Audit Reports