India, Dec. 22 -- Following an announcement made earlier by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on the occasion of Self-Governance Day, the Odisha government today notified the formation of 24 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) and five municipalities.

During the Self-Governance Day celebrations held on August 31, 2025, the Chief Minister had announced the establishment of 36 new urban local bodies across the state. The announcement included the upgradation of Puri to a municipal corporation, along with the creation of 28 NACs and seven municipalities. Draft proposals for the same had been prepared earlier.

As per the latest notification, Boudh district will get Boudhgarh as a new municipality. In Ganjam district, Bhanjanagar, Kabisuryanag...