India, Dec. 23 -- The Public Works Department (PWD) has issued a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to standardise the operation of road maintenance vans across the Capital.

The SOPs aim to ensure uniformity, accountability and safety in road repair works, officials said. According to the document, the PWD observed a "lack of uniformity in the deployment and operation of maintenance vans across various zones, prompting the need for clear and standardised guidelines".

"The SOP applies to all road maintenance vans deployed for immediate or emergency repairs, routine maintenance and upkeep of the Right of Way (ROW), including carriageways, footpaths, central verges and side drains. The SOP clearly defines the responsibilities of t...