Item 1: Particulars of Organization, Functions and Duties

The Panchayat Raj Engineering Division (PRED), Chitradurga, operates under the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Karnataka. The division exercises administrative and technical control over 6 taluk sub-divisions: Chitradurga, Challakere, Hiriyur, Holalkere, Hosadurga, and Molakalmuru.

Primary Engineering Functions:

The division is responsible for technical planning, estimate preparation, quality monitoring, execution, and maintenance of rural infrastructure projects funded by Zilla Panchayat, Taluk Panchayats, Gram Panchayats, and State/Central Government schemes. Works include rural roads, bridges, school buildings, community halls (Samudaaya Bhavanas), Anganwadi centers, rural sanitation facilities, and drinking water harvesting structures across Chitradurga district.

Sub-Divisional Jurisdiction:

The Executive Engineer (EE) heads the division, while Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) head the 6 respective taluk sub-divisions. Monthly Progress Review Meetings (MRMs) and technical inspection notes ensure quality control and timely execution across all 6 taluks.