Karnataka Public Works Department

Karnataka Public Works Department (also known as Karnataka Public Works, Ports and Inland Water Transport Department or KPWD) is a government ministry Government of Karnataka 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.

Karnataka Public Works Department
State Agency overview
Formed1856 (1856)
TypeGovernmental
JurisdictionKarnataka
HeadquartersVikasa Soudha, M.S.Building, Dr.Ambedkar Road, Bangalore 560001
12°58′40.2″N 77°35′22.3″E
Ministers responsible
  • Satish Jarakiholi, Public Works Department (Excluding Ports and Inland Water Transport)
  • Mankal Vaidya, Ports & Inland Water Transport
State Agency executive
  • B. Guruprasad, Principal Secretary
  • Additional Secretary
Websitekpwd.karnataka.gov.in/english
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