Tag: Bhubaneswar
Odisha Launches ₹500–1,500 Monthly Rental Homes for All
Representative AI image BHUBANESWAR: Tenants, especially students and the urban poor, can breathe a sigh of relief as the housing and urban development department launches an innovative rental housing project across multiple urban centers in the state. The project aims to provide quality accommodation for targeted beneficiaries, with affordable rent ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 1,500 per month. Several rental housing complexes are currently being constructed in Odisha, with one already operational in Bhubaneswar. According to official data, Bhubaneswar hosts three such projects: a 200-bed facility in Kharvel Nagar and two 100-bed facilities in Shampur and Chandrasekharpur. Additionally, the…
Bhubaneswar Teams Up with Bank for Urban Poor Home Loans
BHUBANESWAR: To assist beneficiaries of affordable housing projects in obtaining accessible home loans, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has collaborated with a leading private sector bank. A recent meeting focused on outlining the respective roles of the bank and the civic body in launching a pilot project aimed at helping urban poor beneficiaries navigate complex banking regulations. The pilot initiative will support 600 beneficiaries who have been allocated homes within various affordable housing schemes in Bhubaneswar but face challenges in contributing their share towards the properties. These projects are implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. In the…
Odisha to Issue 50,000 Home Work Orders for Poor on Sept 17
BHUBANESWAR: In an important initiative to support housing for economically weaker sections, the state government plans to issue work orders for 50,000 houses under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana on September 17, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, as announced by Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik on Thursday. The scheme aims to provide permanent housing to economically disadvantaged families, including those with disabilities, leprosy patients, and extremely poor households. Minister Naik emphasized that this initiative would tackle persistent housing issues in rural Odisha by offering eligible families durable homes. Launched on March 30 this year by Chief Minister Mohan…
Odisha HC: Co-owners can sell undivided property shares freely
CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court recently upheld the rights of co-owners in joint properties, stating that a co-sharer can sell their undivided share without needing consent from other co-sharers. This resolution was issued by Justice Ananda Chandra Behera during a hearing regarding a petition from Padmini Barik. She contested the refusal of the Basudevpur sub-registrar in Bhadrak district to register her sale deed. Barik claimed her deed was rejected due to the absence of her co-sharers’ consent. The High Court deemed this refusal legally invalid. In the judgment delivered on August 25, Justice Behera referenced Section 44 of the Transfer…
Odisha Introduces 7 New Municipalities, 16 NACs for Better Services
BHUBANESWAR: In an effort to enhance civic amenities and empower urban local bodies (ULBs), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Sunday the establishment of seven new municipalities and 16 notified area councils (NACs) across various districts. This initiative allows these areas to manage their own budgets. During the state’s Local Self Governance (LSG) Day celebration, Majhi emphasized the importance of making urban areas free of potholes and closing open drains by April 2026. He stated that urban regions represent development, and achieving clean, pothole-free roads and infrastructure is crucial for meeting this goal. The new NACs include Loisinga in…
SC Orders Odisha to Follow December 2024 Building Law Ruling
BHUBANESWAR: A local resident has recently submitted a contempt petition to the Supreme Court, claiming that authorities have not complied with its December order mandating all states and Union Territories to issue circulars enforcing adherence to urban development laws. The Supreme Court had previously instructed that all buildings—new and old—must comply with approved plans and secure occupancy certificates (OC) to ensure essential services like water and electricity. However, over eight months later, Odisha has reportedly failed to issue such a circular. Taking the petition into consideration, the Supreme Court stated, “Although the petitioner has invoked the contempt jurisdiction of this…
Bhubaneswar Residents Blame Builder for Safety Neglect and Occupation
BHUBANESWAR: Residents of a significant real estate project in Rasulgarh have made serious allegations against their builder, claiming unauthorized occupation of common areas for commercial use. The residents’ association has filed a grievance with the Chief Minister, the Housing and Urban Development Minister, and the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA), urging immediate intervention regarding ongoing issues. The grievance states, “The builder is illegally using our parking area for unauthorized construction and operating a commercial office in a purely residential complex, creating significant difficulties for the 52 flat owners who struggle to park their vehicles.” Additionally, concerns about safety were…
Odisha: 1.36 Lakh Homes Built under PMAY-Urban in 10 Years
BHUBANESWAR: The state government has successfully constructed 136,000 houses for urban poor citizens under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) across 115 urban local bodies over the past decade since 2015, according to the Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM). Data indicates that a total of 184,000 houses were sanctioned under PMAY-U, with 162,000 already initiated, achieving 73% of the state’s target for housing. This housing data is essential for the Odisha Economic Survey Report 2025-26. In terms of specific scheme components, beneficiary-led construction accounts for the highest number, with 131,000 houses completed. Additionally, 3,650 houses were finished under the affordable…
Odisha Governor Encourages Real Estate Investment in Tier II & III Cities
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has encouraged real estate developers to invest in tier II and III cities to promote balanced urbanization and sustainable development. He emphasized the importance of ethical business practices and customer-centric models to foster trust within the sector. “Odisha is at a pivotal moment, emerging as the growth hub of Eastern India. Projects like smart cities in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, along with the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri Corridor and major industrial zones, are unlocking tremendous potential,” he noted. During an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (Credai) held on Friday,…