**Executive Summary**
This document reports on a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting chaired by Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal to review the functioning and ongoing initiatives of the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD). The meeting, attended by Members of Parliament, focused on the use of modern construction technologies and redevelopment models for government infrastructure projects. Key discussions highlighted the importance of efficient practices, technology adoption, and the consideration of parliamentary suggestions for improving NBCC and CPWD operations.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose of the Meeting:** To review the functioning and ongoing initiatives of the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
* **Attendees:** Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal, Secretary of MoHUA Shri Srinivas Katikithala, senior Ministry officials, and Members of Parliament from Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.
* **Focus on Modern Technologies:** A detailed presentation was made on modern construction technologies being deployed in government infrastructure projects.
* **Benefits of Advanced Techniques:** Discussion highlighted the increasing use of advanced construction techniques for faster project execution, improved structural quality, and enhanced efficiency in public infrastructure development.
* **Redevelopment Models Reviewed:** The Committee reviewed innovative redevelopment models for General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) colonies and other public buildings.
* **Objectives of Redevelopment:** These initiatives aim to optimize urban land use, provide modern and sustainable residential infrastructure, and improve living conditions for government employees.
* **Minister's Emphasis:** Shri Manohar Lal stressed the importance of adopting efficient construction practices and leveraging technology for quality, transparency, and timely project completion.
* **Parliamentary Input:** Members of the Consultative Committee shared views and suggestions on strengthening construction practices, improving project monitoring, and enhancing quality and sustainability of infrastructure projects.
* **Minister's Response:** The Union Minister welcomed the suggestions and assured they would be considered for improving NBCC and CPWD functioning and infrastructure development.
**Impact Analysis**
**National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC)**
* **Impact:** Functioning and ongoing initiatives are under review, with suggestions for improvement being considered.
* **Action Required:** NBCC operations will be influenced by the suggestions and inputs from the Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting.
**Central Public Works Department (CPWD)**
* **Impact:** Functioning and ongoing initiatives are under review, with suggestions for improvement being considered.
* **Action Required:** CPWD operations will be influenced by the suggestions and inputs from the Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting.
**Government Infrastructure Projects**
* **Impact:** The use of modern construction technologies and advanced techniques is being promoted to enhance execution speed, structural quality, and overall efficiency. Redevelopment models are being implemented to optimize land use and improve residential infrastructure.
* **Action Required:** Continued adoption and implementation of modern construction technologies and innovative redevelopment models are expected.
**Members of Parliament**
* **Impact:** Provided suggestions and views on construction practices and project monitoring, contributing to policy and operational improvements.
* **Action Required:** Their input has been acknowledged and will be considered for future actions related to NBCC, CPWD, and infrastructure development.
**Government Employees**
* **Impact:** Redevelopment initiatives aim to improve living conditions through modern and sustainable residential infrastructure.
* **Action Required:** To benefit from the outcomes of the redevelopment initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal: Chaired the meeting and is a key individual in policy direction.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA): The primary ministry involved, overseeing the reviewed entities.
Parliamentary Consultative Committee: The committee that met to review the functioning of NBCC and CPWD.
National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC): One of the two government entities whose functioning was reviewed.
Central Public Works Department (CPWD): The other government entity whose functioning was reviewed.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Chairs
Parliamentary Consultative Committee Meeting
on Review of NBCC and CPWD
Posted On: 13 MAR 2026 4:28PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal, chaired a meeting of the
Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) yesterday
to review the functioning and ongoing initiatives of the National Buildings Construction Corporation
(NBCC) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
The meeting was attended by Secretary, MoHUA, Shri Srinivas Katikithala, senior officials of the
Ministry, and Members of Parliament from both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.
During the meeting, a detailed presentation was made on the modern construction technologies currently
being deployed in government infrastructure projects. The discussion highlighted the increasing use of
advanced construction techniques that are enabling faster project execution, improved structural quality,
and enhanced efficiency in public infrastructure development.The Committee also reviewed innovative redevelopment models being implemented for General Pool
Residential Accommodation (GPRA) colonies and other public buildings. These redevelopment initiatives
aim to optimise the use of valuable urban land, provide modern and sustainable residential infrastructure,
and improve living conditions for government employees.
In his remarks, Shri Manohar Lal emphasised the importance of adopting efficient construction practices
and leveraging technology to ensure quality, transparency, and timely completion of projects. He noted
that the use of modern technologies and improved project management practices is helping transform the
delivery of public infrastructure across the country.
Members of the Consultative Committee shared their views and suggestions on strengthening construction
practices, improving project monitoring mechanisms, and further enhancing the quality and sustainability
of government infrastructure projects.
The Union Minister welcomed the suggestions made by the Members of Parliament and assured that their
valuable inputs would be duly considered for improving the functioning of NBCC and CPWD and for
further strengthening infrastructure development across the country.
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