Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government today held a consultation meeting with the stakeholders for preparation of the master plan for the proposed ‘New City’ in Bhubaneswar.

The stakeholder consultation meeting was held under the chairmanship of Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department Additional Chief Secretary Usha Padhee.

The master plan is being prepared by Surbana Jurong Infrastructure Private Ltd, Singapore, while a market feasibility study for the ambitious urban development project has already been conducted with the assistance of global consultancy firm JLL, said the state government.

The ‘New City’ project got Cabinet nod last year

Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) Vice-Chairman Chanchal Rana, representatives of SJI and JLL, along with officials from departments including Forest, Works, IT, and Industries, attended the meeting.

The Odisha Cabinet had granted in-principle approval to the ‘New City Development’ scheme in September 2025. The proposed project envisions the creation of a modern, inclusive, and sustainable urban hub within the Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area (BDPA).

Spread across nearly 800 acres in Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur mouzas, the project is planned as a multi-economic growth zone aligned with Odisha’s long-term vision of ‘Vikshit Odisha 2036’, added the state government.

DPR likely to be completed in 9 months

“The New City would be developed as a transit-oriented urban centre with integrated land use, efficient public transport, reduced travel distances, and housing options for all income groups,” said Padhee.

The proposed ‘New City’ will have advanced infrastructure such as MICE facilities, innovation-driven plug-and-play hubs, data management centres, central forest parks, gateway plazas, and extensive public spaces aimed at promoting community engagement and sustainable urban living.

“The government will hold more stakeholder consultation meetings involving local representatives and sectors such as hospitality, real estate, and transport in the coming months. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is expected to be completed within nine months,” said the BDA Vice-Chairman.