PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: AN OVERVIEW
Public Works Department (PWD), under the Ministry of Public Works department, is the pioneer in
construction arena of Assam. PWD could successfully set the trend and standard in the state`s
infrastructure development. It plays a pivotal role in the implementation of government construction
projects. It also undertakes projects for autonomous bodies as deposit works. Public works Department
has highly qualified and experienced professionals forming a multi-disciplinary team of civil, electrical
and mechanical engineers who work alongside architects from the Department of Architecture. With its
strong base of standards and professionalism developed over the years, PWD is the repository of expertise
and hence the first choices among discerning clients for any type of construction project in Assam.
Besides being the construction agency of the Government, it performs regulatory function in setting the
pace and managing projects for the country's construction industry under the close supervision of the
Ministry of Housing and Public Works. The Public works Department has highly qualified and
experienced professionals forming a multi-disciplinary team of civil, electrical and mechanical engineers
who work alongside architects from the Department of Architecture. As a sister organization falling under
the administrative control of the Ministry of Public Works department, the latter works well with the
PWD in providing service to the nation. With its strong base of standards and professionalism developed
over the years, the PWD is the repository of expertise and hence the first choices among discerning clients
for any type of construction project in India. It is recognized as a leader and pacesetter in the construction
industry because of its consistently superior performance.