Overview

• The Delhi PWD’s finalized proposal will soon be placed before the Delhi Cabinet for formal approval.
• The reform ends a decades-long reliance on engineers deputed from the Central Public Works Department.
• Once approved, the department will launch direct recruitment and realign its technical hierarchy from junior to chief engineers under its own rules.
• Existing CPWD officers serving in the PWD will have the option to return to their parent service or join the new Delhi PWD cadre permanently.
• The change will align Delhi PWD with other major civic bodies such as MCD, NDMC and DDA that already maintain dedicated engineering services.