Bhubaneswar, Sept. 11 -- The Odisha State Cabinet tonight gave in-principle approval to the "New City Development" scheme, aimed at creating a modern and inclusive urban hub within the Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area (BDPA).
Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting, said the project will span about 800 acres across the mouzas of Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur. The initiative is envisioned as a multi-economic growth zone aligned with the state's long-term development vision, "Vikshit Odisha 2036."The proposed city will follow a transit-oriented development model, focusing on efficient public transport, reduced travel distances, and seamless access to a well-integrated mix of land uses. It also aims to en...