India, Sept. 10 -- Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, today gave its in-principle approval to the New City Development scheme, which proposes the creation of a modern an inclusive urban hub within Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area (BDPA).
The New City will come up on 800 acres of land in Gothapatna, Malipada and Daspur mouzas in the Odisha capital. The project is envisioned as a multi-economic growth zone aligned with state government's long-term development vision, Vikshit Odisha 2036.
The New City has been planned as a transit-oriented development, focusing on efficient public transport, reduced travel distances and seamless access to well-integrated mix of land uses. The project aims to ensure ...