Balianta, Bhubaneswar

The Odisha government has approved 20 mega investment proposals totaling Rs 76,612 crore, expected to create over 50,000 jobs across various sectors including green energy, steel, pharmaceuticals, and lab-grown diamonds. These approvals aim to boost industrial diversification and economic growth in the state.

Bhubaneswar Development Authority has released a draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for land parcel reconstitution under town planning schemes 42 to 45 in Zone IV. This aims to establish a transparent framework for equitable distribution of reconstituted plots, benefiting landowners. The SOP allows for voluntary amalgamation of plots and permits joint applications.