Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar

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.

The state government has sanctioned Rs 30 crore for developing a modern drainage system near the Iskcon temple stretch of NH-16 to mitigate recurring waterlogging issues. This project, part of a larger Rs 50 crore allocation for city-wide drainage works, is expected to significantly address the long-standing problem of urban flooding during monsoons.