Ministry of Public Works Department (Chhattisgarh)
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FormedNovember 1, 2000
Preceding agency
- Public Works Department (Madhya Pradesh)
TypeState Government Department
JurisdictionChhattisgarh
| लोक निर्माण विभाग, छत्तीसगढ़ शासन | |
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| Formed | November 1, 2000 |
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| Type | State Government Department |
| Jurisdiction | Chhattisgarh |
| Headquarters | Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Nava Raipur |
| Annual budget | State infrastructure budget of Chhattisgarh |
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| Website | pwd |
The Public Works Department (Hindi: Lok Nirmāṇ Vibhāg), commonly abbreviated as PWD, is a premier technical ministry of the Government of Chhattisgarh. It is the principal authority responsible for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure in the state, including roads, bridges, and government buildings.[1]
The department is currently headed by the Minister of Public Works, Arun Sao, who also serves as the Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.[2]
The PWD plays a critical role in the socio-economic development of Chhattisgarh by ensuring connectivity and building institutional assets:[3]
- Road Connectivity: Construction and maintenance of State Highways (SH) and Major District Roads (MDR).
- Public Buildings: Designing and constructing government offices, hospitals, schools, and residential quarters.
- Bridge Engineering: Construction of culverts, major bridges, and flyovers to improve logistics and travel safety.
- Technical Consultancy: Providing technical approvals and quality control for other government departments' civil works.
