The principal function of the Public Works Roads Department (PWRD) is to develop and maintain the state road infrastructure for providing connectivity and efficient transportation in the state. It undertakes construction and maintenance of roads, bridges and culverts. The department implements the works through contractors with funds provided by the Government of Assam and Government of India. It also implements Externally Aided Projects funded by The World Bank and The Asian Development Bank. The major schemes implemented by the department include:
1. MukhyaMantrir Paki Path Nirman Achani
2. MukhyaMantrirUnnoto Paki Path Nirman Achani
3. MukhyaMantrirNagariyaPaki Path Nirman Achani
4. MukhyaMantrirMathauri PakikaranAchani
5. MukhyaMantrirPath NabikaranAchani
6. Central Road Infrastructure Fund
7. Various roads projects under State Owned Priority Development schemes.
8. Asom Mala 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 for construction of Road corridor across Assam.
9. Construction of Flyover
10.Rural Infrastructure Development Fund
11. State Disaster management Fund
12. Signature Project (Uttoron)
13. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yajona (PMGSY) for providing connectivity to rural habitations
