Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has declared its intention to implement three new Town Planning (TP) schemes in the capital city under the state government’s flagship ‘Samrudha Sahar’ initiative.

The three new TP schemes (TPS No. 05/2026, TPS No. 06/2026 and TPS No. 07/2026) will be launched in pursuance of the provisions of Section 23(1) of the Odisha Development Authorities Act, 1982.

The move marks another significant step towards planned urban expansion and sustainable development in the Bhubaneswar Development Area in line with the vision of Viksit Odisha 2036, said the BDA.

The 3 TP schemes cover around 863 acres in Malipada and Daspur

The proposed Town Planning schemes cover a total area of approximately 863.29 acres comprising TPS No. 05/2026 over 247.57 acres and TPS No. 06/2026 over 234.34 acres in Mouza Malipada, and TPS No. 07/2026 over 381.38 acres in Mouza Malipada and Mouza Daspur. These schemes have been envisaged to facilitate systematic urban development through the creation of essential infrastructure and public amenities while ensuring balanced and sustainable growth of the city.

Following the publication of the declaration in the Odisha Gazette, notices in Form-III shall be issued inviting information in Form-IV from landowners and persons having any right, title or interest in the lands included within the scheme areas. Such information is required to be furnished to the Authority within two months from the date of publication of the Gazette Notification.

The Samrudha Sahar Scheme of the state government aims to promote planned urbanization and accelerate economic development through comprehensive urban planning. The initiative seeks to transform urban areas into vibrant growth centres by facilitating integrated development of roads, drainage systems, water supply networks, sewerage infrastructure, electricity systems, public utilities, open spaces and social amenities. Through the Town Planning Scheme mechanism, infrastructure can be developed in a coordinated manner without resorting to large-scale land acquisition.

Landowners to contribute 40 per cent land for public infra

Under the Town Planning scheme framework, landowners contribute up to 40 per cent of their land for the creation of public infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems, water supply, sewerage and electricity networks, along with public amenities and open spaces. The remaining 60 per cent of the land is returned to them as developed and serviced plots. This innovative land pooling approach enables the development of modern urban infrastructure while significantly enhancing the value of the retained land and ensuring equitable distribution of development benefits among landowners.

BDA has already made substantial progress in implementing Town Planning schemes across the city. Town Planning Scheme Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, covering approximately 1,577 acres, have received government approval and the process of handing over possession of reconstituted plots to landowners is currently underway.

BDA had announced 4 new TP schemes recently  

Simultaneously, infrastructure development works such as roads, drains and other public utilities are being executed in these scheme areas. Further, the Draft Scheme of TPS No. 8 covering about 560 acres in Andharua and Daspur Mouzas has also been approved by the government, and infrastructure development works are proposed to commence shortly. The BDA had announced four new TP Schemes in the capital city a few days ago. Further, another ten TP Schemes in zone -4 (TP No-32-41) and three TP Scheme in Zone-I (TP No- 11-13) is under survey stage, which are to be taken up shortly. 

BDA expresses its sincere appreciation to the landowners and citizens for their continued support towards planned urban development. The civic body is confident that with the active participation and cooperation of all stakeholders, these Town Planning schemes will contribute significantly towards the creation of a modern, sustainable and resilient Bhubaneswar, aligned with the vision of Viksit Odisha 2036 and the aspirations of its people.