Tamil Nadu Public Works Department Policy Note 2026-2027

Vocabulary flashcards covering essential terms, administrative wings, key figures, and policy targets from the Tamil Nadu Public Works Department Policy Note 2026-2027.

Aadhav Arjuna

Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Government of Tamil Nadu.

Target 9.1

A Sustainable Development Goal target focused on developing quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure to support economic development and human well-being with affordable and equitable access.

Target 11.4

A Sustainable Development Goal target dedicated to strengthening efforts to protect and safeguard the world's cultural and natural heritage.

M-sand

Manufactured sand promoted by the Public Works Department as an alternative to river sand to reduce environmental degradation, backed by Product Quality Approval certificates.

Heritage Building Circle

A dedicated circle established by the Public Works Department to preserve and conserve heritage structures using traditional construction techniques.

Construction and Maintenance Wing

The primary execution wing of the Public Works Department, comprising $4$ Regions (Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, and Coimbatore), $13$ Circles, and $43$ Divisions.

Projects Wing

A PWD wing functioning under the control of the Chief Engineer, Chennai, that carries out building construction and maintenance for Government Engineering Colleges, Polytechnic Colleges, Arts and Science Colleges, and Universities.

Architect Wing

A wing functioning under the Chief Architect that undertakes the planning, design, and preparation of architectural details for Government buildings across the State.

Planning and Design Circle

A circle responsible for preparing structural designs, scrutinising detailed estimates, and issuing Structural Stability Certificates for public buildings that are more than $50$ years old.

Tamizhaga Arasu Building Research Station

A research station that assesses the quality of civil and electrical construction materials through an Assessment Committee comprising technical experts from IIT, BIS, and Anna University.

Common Schedule of Rates

An annual schedule prepared after discussions with Government departments and contractor associations, issued with the concurrence of the Finance Department.

Quality Control Wing

A PWD wing operating through regional divisions in Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, and Coimbatore to inspect ongoing works, perform material tests, and issue Quality Control Certificates.

Public Works Staff Training Institute

An institute located in Tiruchirappalli that conducts training sessions for PWD engineers, technical staff, and ministerial staff on modern construction technologies, software, RTI Act 2005, and Government policies.

Electrical Wing

A wing operating with $13$ Electrical Divisions since 1968 that executes internal/external electrification and specialized electrical installations under the Electricity Act, 2003.

Directorate of Boilers

A PWD office responsible for inspecting, certifying, and registering boilers under the Boilers Act, 2025 and conducting examinations for Boiler Operation Engineers and Boiler Attendants.

Vaigai Tamil Nadu House Redevelopment Project

A project at Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, constructing a VVIP Block, Guest House Block, and Staff Quarters Block at an estimated cost of $\text{Rs. } 257\text{ crore}$.

Unity Mall

A building project under construction at the Co-optex campus, Egmore, Chennai, under the Special Assistance Scheme at an estimated cost of $\text{Rs. } 227\text{ crore}$.

Thiru. C. Joseph Vijay

The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu who chaired a review meeting on the schemes and activities of the Public Works Department at the Secretariat on 13.07.2026.