Being a sector of paramount importance, the department accounts for a significant amount of National budget.
[2][3] Similarly, Department of Local Infrastructure also works under the sector of road and bridge construction and mentinance specially Agricultural roads at a smaller scale.
During Rana Regime "Bato Kaj Goshwara" and "Chhembhadel Adda" was liable for road construction and maintenance works.
[4][5] The department is headed by officers of Nepal Engineering Service (Civil/Highway) while mechanical units are held by officers of Nepal Engineering Service (Mechanical).
[6] There are 5 branches under the Department namely: Further, there are four Federal Supervision and Monitoring Offices in Damak, Kathmandu, Pokhara and Surkhet.