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Odisha: New IT Park to Open in Damana

BHUBANESWAR: The state government has unveiled plans to create a large, integrated IT park near Damana Square, adjacent to the Jaydev Vihar-Nandankanan Road. This initiative aims to be a major contributor to the state’s digital economy and job creation. The IT park will be developed by the Electronics and Information Technology Department and is set to become a forward-thinking technology hub, enhancing Odisha’s standing as a developing destination for IT and IT-enabled services (ITES), according to officials. As stated in the expression of interest (EOI) released by the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), the project will engage the private sector…

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Odisha RERA Seeks More Autonomy from Government

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has called on the state government to provide it with financial and administrative autonomy due to operational challenges that hinder its effectiveness. This request follows a recent advisory from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, encouraging states to enhance the capacity and independence of their real estate regulatory bodies. In a letter sent to the state government earlier this month, ORERA highlighted that its lack of independent financial powers leads to reliance on government approvals for crucial decisions such as staff recruitment and salary disbursement. Officials have indicated that, although…

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Odisha Officials Visit Chennai for Affordable Housing Insights

BHUBANESWAR: A delegation from the Odisha government recently visited Chennai to explore affordable housing and urban habitat programs backed by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), according to an official statement released on Friday. Led by Usha Padhee, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, the team aimed to understand successful models of affordable housing delivery, institutional strengthening, innovative financing frameworks, and sustainable urban habitat development in Tamil Nadu. During their visit, Padhee, along with officials from the Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM), engaged in detailed discussions with senior representatives from the Tamil…

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Odisha directs collectors to allocate sites for landless housing beneficiaries

Representative Image BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has instructed district collectors to allocate land sites to landless families beneficiary of various rural housing schemes. In a letter to the collectors, Girish S N, Secretary of the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, emphasized that eligible landless beneficiaries should be prioritized for housing site allocations. Additionally, the government has directed block development officers (BDOs) to meet with relevant tahsildars on the first Saturday of each month to address these concerns. Unfortunately, there are still 871 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in 11 out of 30 districts awaiting land site…

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Eviction in Bhubaneswar’s Largest Slum for Road Project

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has initiated a significant eviction operation in Salia Sahi, Bhubaneswar’s largest slum, to facilitate the construction of a new road aimed at reducing traffic congestion on the Jayadev Vihar-Nandankanan road, officials reported on Wednesday. Despite protests from some residents, local activists, and political figures, a collaborative enforcement team from the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), and other departments began the eviction on Tuesday, supported by police presence. Authorities have identified over 550 unauthorized residences for removal, with more than 80 demolished on the first day of the operation, which continued into its second…