Industry Odisha Bureau, May 31: The Odisha government asked the Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB) to prepare a roadmap for development of social housing projects across 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, Usha Padhee recently.
The 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.
Presenting the progress and future roadmap, Managing Director of OSHB Gangadhar Nayak 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 Rs 517 crore and comprising 1,484 housing units. The prestigious Kharavela Enclave at Jagamara, Bhubaneswar, comprising 104 HIG apartments at a cost of Rs 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 Rs 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 Rs 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 Rs 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 Rs 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.
OSHB has emerged as a debt-free organisation and recorded a revenue surplus of Rs 18.40 crore during FY 2024-25 and a provisional surplus of Rs 25.50 crore during FY 2025-26. The available fund position of the Board as on March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 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 Rs 210 crore for the Board.
The Ranasinghpur EPC Housing Project, proposed over 5.78 acres with an estimated investment of around Rs 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, ACS 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.
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.
