Kerala Public Works Department

Kerala Public Works Department
കേരള പൊതുമരാമത്ത് വകുപ്പ്
Agency overview
Formed1823; 201 years ago (1823)
Preceding agencies
HeadquartersThiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Sri. K. Biju IAS, Secretary of Public Works
Parent agencyGovernment of Kerala
Child agencies
WebsiteKeralaPWD

Kerala Public Works Department[1] (KPWD) is a department under the government of the state of Kerala, India. It manages the construction and maintenance of civil structures owned by the government viz; government buildings, government owned hospitals (part of the public health system), roads, bridges etc.[1][2][3] The KPWD was formed in 1956 following reorganization of states.[1][4]

  1. ^ a b c "Kerala Public Works Department Official Website".
  2. ^ The Hindu. 'Roadworks nearing completion'.
  3. ^ The Hindu. 'State to shift to concrete roads'.
  4. ^ Government of Kerala Official Website. 'Public Works Department'.