As the name signifies, the R&B Department is in charge of all activities pertaining to planning, Construction and maintenance of all categories of Roads and all Government owned Buildings in the State of Gujarat. These activities constitute a vital component of developmental work in the State.
National Highways are owned and funded by the Ministry of Surface Transport, Government of India and R&B Department looks after the NH works on an Agency basis. All other categories of roads are owned and funded by Government of Gujarat.