Ministry of Public Works Department (Chhattisgarh)
| लोक निर्माण विभाग, छत्तीसगढ़ शासन | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | November 1, 2000 |
| Preceding agency |
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| Type | State Government Department |
| Jurisdiction | Chhattisgarh |
| Headquarters | Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Nava Raipur |
| Annual budget | State infrastructure budget of Chhattisgarh |
| Minister responsible | |
| Agency executive |
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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]
Functions and responsibilities
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.
Organizational structure
The department is administratively headed by a Secretary-rank Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, while the technical wing is led by the Engineer-in-Chief (E-in-C).[4]
- Engineer-in-Chief (E-in-C): The highest technical authority.
- Chief Engineers (CE): Oversee specific zones (Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg, Bastar, etc.).
- Superintending Engineers (SE): Manage district-level circles.
- Executive Engineers (EE): Responsible for project implementation at the divisional level.
List of Ministers
The following is the list of ministers who have held the Public Works portfolio in Chhattisgarh:
| No. | Portrait | Name | Term | Party | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarun Chatterjee | 2000–2003 | INC | [5] | |
| 2 | Brijmohan Agrawal | 2003–2008 | BJP | [6] | |
| 3 | Rajesh Munat | 2008–2018 | BJP | [7] | |
| 4 | Tamradhwaj Sahu | 2018-2023 | INC | [8] | |
| 5 | Arun Sao | 2023–Present | BJP | [9] |
References
- ^ "User Name - Public Works Department (PWD), Chhattisgarh". Geospatial Resource Platform. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Portfolios allocated to all Cabinet ministers". The Hitavada. 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Chhattisgarh PWD Functions and Registration". Prospect Legal. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Who's who in Chhattisgarh Infrastructure Departments". Government of Chhattisgarh. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Ajit Jogi's Cabinet 2000". Rediff. 23 November 2000.
- ^ "Raman Singh cabinet portfolios". India Today. 23 December 2008.
- ^ "MLA Biography: Rajesh Munat". Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha.
- ^ Staff Writer (27 December 2018). "Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Assigns Portfolios, Keeps Finance And Mining". NDTV. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ "Shri Arun Sao - Official Profile". Deputy CM CG. Retrieved 12 February 2026.