BDA to Adjust ₹10,000 Application Fee Against Flat Cost Under Ekamra Residency Scheme

Bhubaneswar: Applicants who secure flats under the Bhubaneswar Development Authority’s (BDA) Ekamra Residency housing project at Subudhipur will have their ₹10,000 application fee adjusted against the flat cost, while unsuccessful applicants will receive a full refund of their ₹2.1 lakh deposit, the Authority decided at its 153rd meeting on Wednesday.

The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Housing and Urban Development Minister and BDA Chairman Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra. Among those present were Ekamra MLA Babu Singh, Jatni Municipality Chairman Ananta Behera, Housing and Urban Development Additional Chief Secretary Usha Padhee, BDA Vice-Chairman Chanchal Rana and other senior officials.

The Authority also approved several concessions for successful applicants under the housing scheme. These include exemption from Goods and Services Tax (GST) and a five per cent exemption on stamp duty. The flats will be allotted on a freehold basis, with one year of free maintenance. Applications for allotment are currently underway, and the flats are ready for occupation.

Spread over 7.36 acres at Subudhipur, Ekamra Residency comprises three residential towers offering two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-study apartments. The project includes earthquake-resistant structures, landscaped open spaces, a swimming pool, gymnasium, community hall, children’s play area and jogging track. Other facilities include a sewage treatment plant, water recharge system, power backup, CCTV surveillance and fire safety systems.

Ten town planning schemes covering 1,815 acres

The Authority discussed the implementation of 10 Town Planning (TP) schemes covering a combined area of 1,815 acres across several mouzas in and around Bhubaneswar. The schemes are expected to support planned urban expansion and infrastructure development.

The proposed schemes include TP-32 covering Gobardhanpur, Itipur and Radhamohanpur over 226.49 acres; TP-33 covering Gobardhanpur, Itipur, Nistarinipur and Radhamohanpur over 229.62 acres; TP-34 covering Dadhibabanpur and Jayapur over 204.49 acres; and TP-35 covering Bikipur and Dihapur over 119.85 acres.

The remaining schemes are TP-36 at Sundarpada covering 164.70 acres; TP-37 at Bahadalpur and Ebranga covering 168.88 acres; TP-38 at Hatasahi and Bahadalpur covering 225.84 acres; TP-39 at Suanga, Sarakantara, Ranasinghpur and Srinibaspur covering 301.73 acres; TP-40 at Suanga, Chotraypur, Damodarpur and Srinibaspur covering 222.55 acres; and TP-41 at Sijua covering 150.75 acres.

The schemes are expected to be implemented soon.

Lake Zone development gets approval

The BDA Authority also accorded administrative approval for the development of Lake Zone-I along Drain No. 10, between Bidyut Marg and Sachivalaya Marg. A 12-million-litre-per-day sewage treatment plant has been proposed as a key component of the project.

The master plan and associated components for Lake Zones II and III along Drain No. 10 were also approved. The project will cover approximately 2.3 km, from Sachivalaya Marg to the railway crossing, and an area of around 75 acres.

Four CDP roads to get revised alignments

The Authority approved revised alignments and detailed project reports (DPRs) for four roads under the Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area.

These include the 1.24-km road from Sainik School Square to VSS Nagar; a 1.02-km approach road to the New Bhubaneswar Railway Station from Jaydev Vihar to Nandankanan Road through Raghunathpur; the 2.05-km road from Cosmopolis to Jagamara Square; and the 2-km road connecting AIIMS Road to Bhagabanpur Model School in Bhagabanpur.

BDA to showcase green and mobility initiatives at UMI Expo

The Authority also approved BDA’s participation in the 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Expo 2026, scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar from October 23 to 25.

BDA will set up exhibition stalls jointly with the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) to showcase the city’s mobility initiatives and green development efforts.

The decisions taken at the meeting cover affordable housing, planned urban expansion, environmental infrastructure, road connectivity and sustainable mobility, with a focus on supporting Bhubaneswar’s continuing urban development.