Ministry of Physical Planning and Works established in 2000 during the course of the reorganization Government of Nepal. The main aim of reorganization was to bring important infrastructural development under the umbrella of a single Ministry and to harmonize the policies and bring efficiencies and effectiveness in the provision of infrastructural services.

The major responsibilities of the Ministry are development of the national strategic transport network particularly of the road network, improvement on housing & urban environmental developments & increased access to the provision of water supply & better sanitation facilities.