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New Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Urban design hub plan to transform cities in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: Amid rapid urban transformation driven by booming real-estate sector, the Odisha government has decided to set up an urban design hub to develop design standards, city-specific reforms and high-impact projects tailored for diverse city typologies. The dedicated unit to be named Odisha Urban Design Hub (OUDH) will function under the Housing and Urban Development department and drive a structured, design-led approach to urban growth across the state. The OUDH will play a central role in developing the existing and upcoming cities by bringing together expertise in urban design, planning, infrastructure, municipal finance, data analysis, and community engagement. It will develop a comprehensive framework for shaping cities that are both functional and liveable. The state has witnessed urban expansion in recent years, particularly in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Berhampur and Sambalpur. While the earlier focus was on infrastructure upgrade, affordable housing and smart city initiatives, the current push will be towards a more cohesive and design-oriented urban strategy for future growth. A senior officer of the department said, Odisha is known for its architectural legacy that reflects the state's cultural and historical depth. 'The hub will act as the backbone of Odisha's next-generation urban planning and design strategies. It will bring in aesthetics, inclusivity, sustainability, and livability into city spaces beyond infrastructure,' he said. In the Budget 2025-26, the state government has already announced plans to establish a metropolitan development region of 7,000 sq km encompassing Bhubaneswar, Khurda, Jatni, Cuttack, Paradip and Puri. It will be developed into an integrated economic corridor, with a strong focus on logistics, tourism, and education. While an outlay of `408 crore has been for the 'Samruddha Sahara' scheme, `200 crore has been allocated for the 'New City Development' scheme in Bhubaneswar and `1,100 crore under Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikas Yojana (MSBY) for construction of civic amenities across all cities for creation of revenue generating infrastructures.
Hans India
08-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Schemes to develop biotech, urban infra
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Friday decided to implement two new schemes for the development of biotechnology and to enhance urban infrastructure. The Cabinet also gave its nod to a proposal to float a tender for Chheligada multipurpose medium irrigation project in Gajapati district. These proposals were approved at the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. 'The two new schemes, named 'Development of Biotechnology' and 'Mukhya Mantri Sahari Bikash Yojana (MSBY)', aimed at creating employment and strengthening the State's economy,' Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja told reporters after the meeting. On the 'Development of Biotechnology' scheme, he said it would be implemented in five years, starting from the financial year 2025-26, with an estimated cost of RS 1,113.50 crore. 'The scheme will foster collaboration between industry, academia and research to benefit society and open vast opportunities for biotechnology applications across various sectors, including industry, agriculture, medicine and the environment,' the Chief Secretary said. With the Odisha Biotechnology Policy 2024 in place, the scheme will provide incentives to develop advanced infrastructure for products and services, he said, adding that this will help Odisha become a knowledge-driven bio-economy and contribute significantly to the State's overall economic growth. It will promote higher education, research and infrastructure development in the areas of biotechnology and strengthen a supportive and vibrant ecosystem. On the 'Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikash Yojana, Ahuja said it will 'enhance urban infrastructure and improve revenue models with an integrated approach to city development in line with 'Viksit Odisha @ 2036 vision'. The scheme, with an outlay of Rs 6,000 crore, will be implemented over five years. It is expected to boost urban infrastructure, create large-scale employment and enhance the quality of life for residents. Under the scheme, plans are there to build town halls, crematoriums, community centres, market complexes, roads, drains, vending zones, parks, parking spaces, EV charging stations and mini cold storage units. These facilities will be complemented by the development of micro-tourism projects and neighbourhood marketplaces to energise local economies, the official said. The Cabinet also approved a tender worth over Rs 151 crore for the execution of Chheligada multipurpose medium irrigation project in R Udaygiri block of Gajapati district. The project envisages the construction of a storage reservoir across river Badajore, a tributary of the Vansadhara river, the Chief Secretary said. It will irrigate about 6,260 hectares of land. Besides, the project will provide water supply of 31.54 million cubic metres for drinking and domestic requirements for the people of Berhampur and will also help in fishery development, livestock farming and replenishing the groundwater level. The project will also help generate 36 MW of hydroelectricity along with improving the socio-economic condition of the locality, the Chief Secretary said.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Odisha bets big on biotech, urban growth with ₹7,100 crore schemes, ET Infra
Advt Advt The Odisha cabinet on Friday decided to implement two new schemes for the development of biotechnology and to enhance urban infrastructure, and gave its nod to finalise a ₹151-crore tender for the Chheligada multipurpose medium irrigation project in Gajapati proposals were approved at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi."The two new schemes, named 'Development of Biotechnology' and Mukhya Mantri Sahari Bikash Yojana (MSBY)', aimed at creating employment and strengthening the state's economy," chief secretary Manoj Ahuja told reporters after the the 'Development of Biotechnology' scheme, he said it would be implemented in five years, starting from the financial year 2025-26, with an estimated cost of ₹1,113.50 crore."The scheme will foster collaboration between industry, academia, and research to benefit society and open vast opportunities for biotechnology applications across various sectors, including industry, agriculture, medicine, and the environment," the chief secretary the Odisha Biotechnology Policy 2024 in place, the scheme will provide incentives to develop advanced infrastructure for products and services, he said, adding that this will help Odisha become a knowledge-driven bio-economy and contribute significantly to the state's overall economic will promote higher education, research and infrastructure development in the areas of biotechnology and strengthen a supportive and vibrant the ' Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikash Yojana (MSBY), Ahuja said it will "enhance urban infrastructure and improve revenue models with an integrated approach to city development in line with 'Viksit Odisha @ 2036 vision".The scheme, with an outlay of ₹6,000 crore, will be implemented over five is expected to boost urban infrastructure, create large-scale employment, and enhance the quality of life for the scheme, plans are there to build town halls, crematoriums, community centres, market complexes, roads, drains, vending zones, parks, parking spaces, EV charging stations, and mini cold storage facilities will be complemented by the development of micro-tourism projects and neighbourhood marketplaces to energise local economies, the official cabinet also approved a tender worth over ₹151 crore for the execution of the Chheligada multipurpose medium irrigation project in R. Udaygiri block of Gajapati project envisages the construction of a storage reservoir across river Badajore, a tributary of the Vansadhara river, the chief secretary will irrigate about 6,260 hectares of the project will provide the water supply of 31.54 million cubic metres for drinking and domestic requirements for the people of Berhampur town and will also help in fishery development, livestock farming and replenishing the groundwater project will also help generate 36 MW of hydroelectricity along with improving the socio-economic condition of the locality, the chief secretary said.
