Highways Department gets administrative makeover for faster completion of projects

The Tamil Nadu Highways Department has reorganized its administrative structure by merging four wings into a single Construction and Maintenance wing. This move aims to reduce communication delays and improve the efficiency of infrastructure project completion.
Why it matters
Administrative restructuring in public works is essential for optimizing government spending and accelerating infrastructure development.
The Highways Department has had a complete makeover recently, one that will make it easier for officials and the public. Four wings — Construction and Maintenance (C&M), Projects, NABARD and Rural Roads, and Metro Wing — have been merged to form the C&M wing, which has been divided into four divisions — Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Coimbatore, with four Chief Engineers as the heads.
The article reports on administrative changes using neutral, descriptive language.
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