Housing and Urban Development Department

Odisha: H&UD Dept introduces fuel-saving measures, officers to car-pool

16/05/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, May 16: In view of the prevailing global economic uncertainty and the evolving international situation, the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department has issued an important advisory promoting prudent and conscious use of government resources, particularly official vehicles and fuel consumption. The move came after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged for sustainable resource […]

Monsoon 2026: Odisha Govt issues SOP to combat urban flooding

05/05/202609/05/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, May 5: In a proactive and citizen-centric initiative, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department has issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to ensure robust preparedness for the upcoming Monsoon-2026. The SOP has been issued under the direction of H& UD Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, with […]

Odisha strengthens urban financing push

30/04/202602/05/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, April 30: In a significant step towards accelerating urban transformation, the Housing & Urban Development Department organised a high-level consultation with the National Housing Bank (NHB), Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO), and leading Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) to develop and finance bankable urban projects across the State. The meeting was chaired by the […]

All ULBs in Odisha go digital

15/04/202619/04/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, April 15: The Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department has successfully implemented the Odisha Secretariat Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) across all 115 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the State thereby strengthening urban governance through digital transformation. Covering five Municipal Corporations, 48 Municipalities, and 62 Notified Area Councils (NACs), the OSWAS platform -implemented with technical […]

MoU inked to strengthen AI-driven urban governance in Odisha

11/02/202615/02/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, February 11: In a significant step towards building future-ready, sustainable and citizen-centric cities, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AIRAWAT Research Foundation (ARF), IIT Kanpur to strengthen AI-driven urban governance in the State. The MoU was signed in the presence of ACS, H&UD […]

800-acre New Bhubaneswar City Project put on fast track

03/01/202605/01/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, January 3: The State Government seems intent on expediting the proposed 800-acre new township project on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Usha Padhee on Friday held a virtual meeting with the representatives of Surbana Jurong Infrastructure PTE Ltd., Singapore, to deliberate on and finalise the draft scope of services for […]

OWSSB holds its 27th Board Meeting after 9 years

22/12/202523/12/2025Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, December 22: The Odisha Water Supply & Sewerage Board (OWSSB) held its 27th board meeting on Monday after a gap of nine years here. The board meeting was last held in 2016. Housing and Urban Development Minister (H&UD) Dr Krushna Chandra Mohapatra chaired the meeting. The Board has been reconstituted in October 2025 as […]

Odisha: H&UD Dept holds Camp Court, adjudicates 140 cases

01/11/202503/11/2025Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, November 1: In order to expedite the resolution of appeal cases under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982, a special Camp Court was convened today at UNNATI Bhawan here. During the hearing, a total of 140 cases were successfully adjudicated, making a notable impact on the backlog of over 400 pending appeals. This […]