BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has begun implementing Town Planning Scheme (TPS) no. 8, which encompasses 560.81 acres in the Andharua and Daspur mouzas.
This initiative is part of the BDA’s extensive plan to promote systematic urban development without compulsory land acquisition for the proposed inner ring road in the TP zone, reducing delays and legal disputes.
According to a recent tender released by the BDA, the agency will conduct a comprehensive survey of the area, defining scheme boundaries, roads, and plots, while installing markers at specific points. The agency’s responsibilities will include preparing layout maps, offering digital outputs in GIS formats, and providing weekly progress reports with geo-tagged images and coordinates. This entire process is required to be completed within four months, as mentioned in the tender.
The BDA is planning a total of 45 Town Planning Schemes across 58 revenue villages, divided into four zones, to effectively manage Bhubaneswar’s rapid urban expansion. These schemes aim to integrate necessary infrastructure and amenities while ensuring fair land distribution.
Currently, Town Planning Schemes no. 1 and 2 in the Tamando and Patrapada areas are being implemented, focusing on establishing well-planned road networks and designated plots for residential and commercial use. Similarly, Town Planning Schemes no. 5 and 6 in the Chandaka area are making significant progress, facilitating planned development near upcoming IT and institutional hubs.
Officials have indicated that the TPS model presents a cost-effective solution compared to compulsory land acquisition, as landowners are provided with restructured plots that have improved access and infrastructure. “This strategy minimizes litigation and accelerates development,” noted a senior BDA official.
For Town Planning Scheme no. 8, the proposed road network will stretch over 39.32 km, including main roads ranging from 60 m to 30 m in width, and smaller roads between 9 m and 22 m wide. The agency will also establish permanent benchmarks and provide geo-tagged data for transparency.
With Bhubaneswar’s population expected to exceed 2 million by 2030, officials assert that the TPS will be crucial in directing the city’s growth. “We are laying the groundwork for sustainable urban development,” the official added.
Encouraged by the success of these planning schemes in Bhubaneswar, housing and urban development minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced plans to implement similar initiatives in other cities, including Berhampur and Sambalpur.
