Unit 9, 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.

Plans have been unveiled for a new 1,000-seat multipurpose convention centre in Puri, aimed at enhancing its status as a destination for conferences and events. This infrastructure development is expected to boost tourism, cultural exchange, and economic growth in the region by providing a modern venue for national and international gatherings.

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 has introduced significant real estate reforms to boost RERA implementation and transparency. Key measures include real-time notification of project plan approvals to ORERA by planning authorities and the development of a digital data-sharing protocol. ORERA 2.0 will be integrated with land records, and recruitment for key posts will be expedited. puri

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to reorganize its three zonal offices into six to ensure smoother public service delivery and better administration. This move is expected to improve the implementation and supervision of various projects and schemes within the state capital, leading to more efficient management of civic affairs.

The foundation stone for India's first advanced 3D chip packaging unit has been laid at Info Valley in Bhubaneswar. This project, aligned with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, aims to position Odisha as a key hub in next-generation semiconductor infrastructure, focusing on advanced 3D glass-based packaging technologies crucial for AI and communication systems.

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.