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Write a note on Public Works Department during the British Rule.

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Lord Dalhousie established Public Works Department in India during the British rule for doing welfare works of the people.

This department made roads, canals and bridges.

  • This department prepared G.T. road from Calcutta to Peshawar.
  • Ganga river was built by it on 8th April, 1853 A.D. and released the water in Ganga river.
  • It established an engineering college in Roorkee.
  • Many other welfare works were also done by this department.


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