ACS Smt. Usha Padhee Directs Preparation of Statewide Social Housing RoadmapBhubaneswar, May 31, 2026:The Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB) is set to significantly expand affordable and inclusive housing across Odisha with a series of major residential projects under implementation and a strategic plan to extend its activities to all district headquarters of the State.A comprehensive review meeting on the ongoing and upcoming projects of OSHB was held under the chairpersonship of Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Housing & Urban Development Department, Smt. Usha Padhee.Presenting the progress and future roadmap of the Board, Sri Gangadhar Nayak, Special Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department-cum-Managing Director, OSHB, informed that the Board has so far developed 32,343 housing units, shops and plots across 21 districts, catering to various income groups including EWS, LIG, MIG and HIG categories. More than 20,000 units have been developed in Khordha district alone.The review highlighted five major ongoing projects involving a cumulative investment of over ₹517 crore and comprising 1,484 housing units.The prestigious Kharavela Enclave at Jagamara, Bhubaneswar, comprising 104 HIG apartments at a cost of ₹62.51 crore, has reached the handover stage, with 30 apartments already handed over to allottees.The Anugul Enclave Housing Project, involving an investment of ₹164.55 crore and 613 dwelling units, is progressing steadily. Construction of 228 units has been completed and possession is expected by December 2026, while the remaining units are targeted for completion by December 2027.The Subhadra Enclave Housing Project at Dumduma, Bhubaneswar, comprising 198 dwelling units at a project cost of ₹73.40 crore, is also progressing as scheduled with a focus on EWS, LIG and MIG beneficiaries.Similarly, the Vasudev Vihar Plotted Development Scheme at Andharua, developed at a cost of ₹27.27 crore, will provide 206 residential plots and is expected to commence possession from July 2026.The Gadakana Housing Project at Bhubaneswar, being developed at a cost of ₹189.29 crore, will provide 363 dwelling units along with commercial spaces and is proposed to be launched in July 2026 after completion of statutory approvals and ORERA registration.The meeting also reviewed the financial performance of the Board. OSHB has emerged as a debt-free organisation and recorded a surplus of ₹18.40 crore during FY 2024-25 and a provisional surplus of ₹25.50 crore during FY 2025-26. The available fund position of the Board as on March 31, 2026 stood at ₹37.42 crore.The review further examined four major housing projects proposed for FY 2026-27 which together are expected to create nearly 6,877 dwelling units.The Suango PPP Project, spread over 12.9 acres near AIIMS Bhubaneswar, is proposed to develop 2,867 dwelling units, including 1,034 affordable housing units. The project is expected to generate a minimum revenue of ₹210 crore for the Board.The Ranasinghpur EPC Housing Project, proposed over 5.78 acres with an estimated investment of around ₹397 crore, is expected to provide 1,262 housing units.The Patrapada Housing Project, planned over 11.5 acres through e-bidding mode, will create 2,510 dwelling units, including 820 affordable housing units.Likewise, the Basanti Colony Joint Venture Residential Apartment Project at Rourkela is proposed to provide 238 MIG and HIG apartments.A major focus of the review was OSHB’s long-term vision to expand its housing activities to all district headquarters. The Board informed that it has sought alienation of suitable Government land from district administrations for development of social and affordable housing projects.Reviewing the proposal, Smt. Usha Padhee directed OSHB to prepare a concrete and time-bound action plan for statewide expansion with clear identification of land, project models and target beneficiaries. She emphasised that social housing should become a key focus area of the Board to address the growing housing needs of economically weaker and lower-income urban families.The meeting also reviewed issues relating to freehold conversion, encroachment removal, external infrastructure support, road connectivity and statutory clearances. Necessary directions were issued for timely resolution of project-related bottlenecks.Chairing the review, Smt. Padhee stressed expeditious execution of housing projects, transparent allotment mechanisms, strict adherence to ORERA norms and enhanced focus on affordable housing. She reiterated the Government’s commitment to ensuring quality, affordable and sustainable housing for urban residents across Odisha.Senior officers of the Housing & Urban Development Department and Odisha State Housing Board were present during the review meeting held at Kharavel Bhawan, Bhubaneswar.
OSHB Accelerates Affordable Housing Expansion with Mega Projects Across OdishaACS Smt. Usha Padhee Directs Preparation
