Kerala Public Works Department

Kerala Public Works Department
കേരള പൊതുമരാമത്ത് വകുപ്പ്
Agency overview
Formed1823 (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 (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. The KPWD was formed in 1956 following reorganization of states.