The Design and Planning wing is basically involved as a separate Design, Planning and Investigation wing in the Odisha Works Department. It is headed by the Chief Engineer, Design Planning and Investigation and Road (C.E (DPI & R)) which is having a reporting responsibility to the E.I.C-cum-Secretary 1.

This wing is responsible for the preparation of Annual Budget for various schemes under his power as well as final year budget plannings.

It is responsible for improvement and maintenance of SH's, MDR's and ODR's for a length of 15000km approximately.

It is also responsible for implementation of centrally funded schemes like LWE and V.R corridor and ISC.