India, March 5 -- The Odisha Government is planning to develop a Greater Bhubaneswar in alignment with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat, Viksit Odisha 2036'.

Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced the proposed Greater Bhubaneswar will encompass Konark, Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Khordha, and Paradeep, transforming the region into a well-connected urban hub.

To enhance connectivity, a ring road will be developed, linking these key locations within the Greater Bhubaneswar area. Additionally, the Government is considering implementation of the Town Planning (TP) scheme across all five municipal corporations, ensuring planned urban growth while safeguarding the interests of plot owners.

"Through the Town Planning sche...