Hanspal, Bhubaneswar

The Odisha Cabinet has approved the 'Gyanodaya–Shiksharu Samruddhi' scheme, which will provide free education from Kindergarten (KG) to Postgraduate (PG) levels in government and government-aided institutions across the state. This initiative aims to make quality education accessible and affordable.

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.

Odisha Cabinet has approved several significant schemes, including a Rs 500 crore Waterfront Development Scheme aimed at rejuvenating urban riverfronts and water bodies over five years. . Additionally, the cabinet sanctioned a Rs 210 crore project for a working women's hostel in Khordha to provide safe accommodation for female industrial workers.

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.

Some Prominent housing projects in Bhubaneswar are scheduled for possession in 2026. Mahima Greenex in Hanspal is slated for March 2026, DN Fairytale Extension in Madanpur is expected to be delivered by March 2026, and Stalwart Pride in Jagamara is scheduled for possession from October 2026. These projects aim to provide modern housing options to Bhuwaneshver residents.