GOVT. OF ASSAM

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, MUSHALPUR PWD (R&B) DIVISION,

MUSHALPUR, BAKSA

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Baksa district is an administrative district in the state of Assam, India, under the jurisdiction of the BTC (Bodoland Territorial Council) and the Government of Assam. The district was created in the year 2003 and plays an important role in the administrative and infrastructural development of the Bodoland region. 

Baksa district is located in the north-western part of Assam with the district headquarter at Mushalpur, which is 105 Km away from state capital Dispur, Guwahati and 20 Km away from National Highway no.31 towards north. The main mode of connectivity with the district is by Road. The district headquarter is linked to the National Highway 31 mainly at two junction points namely Barama and Kadamtola. It shares its border with Tamulpur district in the east, Barpeta, Nalbari and Kamrup districts in the south and Chirang district in the west. The district also shares the privilege of having International Boundary with Bhutan in the North. The gentle and gradual slopes can be seen stretching from the foot hills of Bhutan and reaching out to the southern tips of Barpeta, Nalbari and Kamrup district.

BASIC INFORMATION

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Public Works Department, Assam was originally established in the year 1880 during British rule to execute infrastructure development works. Over time, with increasing workload and administrative requirements, the department was reorganized, and in May 2010, the erstwhile Public Works Department was bifurcated into two departments viz.1) Public Works Roads Department, Assam 2)Public Works Buildings & National Highways Department, Assam.

Baksa district, with its headquarters at Mushalpur, is an important administrative district of Assam. The PWD Mushalpur (R&B) Division, Mushalpur was created in 2008 with Head Quarter at Mushalpur in Baksa District. There are three Sub-Divisions in Baksa District Viz (a) PWD Mushalpur (R&B) Sub-Division, Mushalpur, (b) PWD Salbari (R&B) Sub-Division, (c) PWD Barama (R.R) Sub-Division.

CORE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

1. Preparation of master plans, project reports, and development strategies for road networks across Assam.

2. Designing roads, bridges, culverts, and related structures as per technical standards and safety norms.

3. Execution of new road projects, bridges, and infrastructure works under various State and Centrally Sponsored Schemes.

4. Regular maintenance, repair, strengthening, and upgradation of existing roads and bridges.

5. Ensuring quality assurance, technical compliance, and adherence to engineering standards.

6. Tendering, contractor supervision, project monitoring, and financial management of works.

7. Enhancing rural and urban connectivity to promote trade, mobility, and socio-economic development.

MAIN OBJECTIVES:-

1. Improve road connectivity between rural and urban areas to ensure seamless mobility and Support trade, commerce, tourism, and regional development through better infrastructure.
2. Develop durable, safe, and environmentally sustainable road networks and Facilitate easier access to healthcare, education, markets, and administrative services.
3. Ensure timely execution of projects and efficient utilization of public funds.

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE