Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar

HCLTech will invest Rs 14,257 crores to establish its first AI data center in Bhubaneswar,in partnership with Sarvam AI and the Government of Odisha. HCLTech also plans to open a global technology center in Bhubaneswar, which will house 5,000 employees and to be operational by 2028.

BDA and BMC have launched a pilot project to install modern traffic and parking-cum-commuter sheds at key locations. These shelters feature flame vine creepers on fabric canopies, creating a natural green cover that will reduce heat absorption and lower ambient temperatures.

The Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB) is planning four new housing projects across the state, collectively offering 6,877 dwelling units, including affordable housing. Projects in Bhubaneswar, such as the Gadakana Housing Project and the Suango PPP housing project, will contribute significantly to this initiative.

Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) has signed an MoU with the Odisha Government to provide term loans up to ₹1 lakh crore over five years for urban infrastructure and housing projects. This collaboration aims to accelerate housing and infrastructure growth across Odisha, including the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradeep Economic Region.

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) will install sensors in major drains across the city to monitor silt accumulation and blockages, improving the effectiveness of desilting operations and overall drainage management. This initiative aims to reduce waterlogging and improve civic services during the monsoon season.

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.

Leading real estate developers in Odisha are urging the state government to reform the decades-old land conversion framework, citing project delays and increased costs. This reform is crucial for planned urban growth and to accommodate Bhubaneswar's expanding population.