Formed 1856 (1856) Website www.kpwd.gov.in Founded 1856 | Phone 080 2227 0281 | |
Headquarters Vikasa Soudha, M.S.Building, Dr.Ambedkar Road, Bangalore 560001 Minister responsible Dr. Mahadevappa H C, Public Works Department (Excluding Ports and Inland Water Transport) Agency executive V.Umesh, Principal Secretary, Additional Secretary Address 1, Seshadri Road, SJP Campus, Near-RBI K R Circle, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001 Hours Closed now Friday10AM–4PMSaturday10AM–2PMSundayClosedMonday10AM–4PMTuesday10AM–4PMWednesday10AM–4PMThursday10AM–4PM | ||
Karnataka Public Works Department (also known as Karnataka Public Works, Ports and Inland Water Transport Department or KPWD) is the Karnataka government agency in charge of the public works in the state of Karnataka, India. It is entrusted with the responsibility of construction and maintenance of buildings for most of the Karnataka government departments and Public undertakings and maintenance of road works including the National Highways, State Highways and Major District roads.
History
The public works department was established in 1856 in the then Mysore State. Prior to this the Revenue officers were responsible for public works in the state.
References
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