Sijua, 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.

The real estate market in Bhubaneswar is experiencing significant activity in 2026, with new residential projects emerging across various corridors. Infrastructure investments, particularly through the Smart City Mission, are enhancing property values. Improvements in traffic management, water supply, street infrastructure are contributing to higher living standards .

The Public Works Department is implementing a decongestion plan for Bhubaneswar, which includes 37 road development projects and the construction of three new road overbridges (ROBs) in partnership with the railways. These projects aim to widen roads, upgrade existing ones, and create new links to improve traffic flow and reduce waiting times at railway crossings.