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Bhubaneswar:
The Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB) has announced e-auction of residential plots in Bhubaneswar, Dhenkanal and Rourkela, along with outright sale of LIG houses and EWS flats in Nayagarh and Bhawanipatana in Kalahandi district.
According to the official notification, OSHB has invited applications for allotment of vacant houses, flats and residential plots available under completed housing schemes on an “as is where is and whatever there is basis” through e-auction and outright purchase mode.
Under the e-auction category, HIG residential plots will be available at Bhubaneswar and Mahisapat SHS in Dhenkanal, while MIG residential plots will be auctioned at Basanti Colony in Rourkela.
Under outright purchase mode, EWS flats will be available at Pathani Samanta CHS, Muktapur in Nayagarh district, and LIG-II houses will be sold at Paramanandapur in Bhawanipatana of Kalahandi district.
The housing board has informed that the brochure containing detailed terms and conditions along with the application form is available on the official website of OSHB. Interested applicants can download the documents and submit applications online with the required documents, processing fee and EMD within the booking period.
The booking of applications will start on February 2, 2026 at 11 am and will close on March 20, 2026 at 5 pm. The e-auction of residential plots is scheduled to be held on April 9, 2026 from 11 am to 5 pm.
Officials said arrangements have been made for prospective buyers to inspect the flats, houses and plots. Engineers have been instructed to facilitate site visits for intending applicants.
The OSHB headquarters is located at Sachivalaya Marg in Bhubaneswar and the initiative is part of the state housing board’s effort to ensure better utilisation of vacant housing stock across Odisha.
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Downloads:
1. Application form (e-Auction) .pdf
2. Application Form(e-Auction) .docx
3. Application Form(e-Auction) .pdf
4. E-Auction vacant Brochure
5. Out right vacant Brochure .pdf
6. Application form format (Outright) .docx
7. Application form format (Outright) .pdf
Bhubaneswar will soon see a major push in affordable housing, with unit prices beginning at just ₹14 lakh. Announcing the initiative on Local Self-Governance Day, Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said the programme is designed to ease the financial pressure of skyrocketing real estate costs in the state capital, where properties often exceed ₹1 crore.
The Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB) has identified approximately 12.90 acres of land in Suango mouza, Bhubaneswar, for a major affordable housing project. This move follows the State Government’s announcement of providing houses in the price range of ₹15 lakh to ₹50 lakh to address growing housing needs in the capital city.
Land Identification & Development Model
The land has received in-principle clearance and will be developed under the Odisha Housing for All Policy for Urban Areas, through a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) framework.
Inclusive Housing Units
The project will provide a mix of residential units to accommodate:
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
Low Income Groups (LIG)
Middle Income Groups (MIG)
High Income Groups (HIG)
This ensures that the housing project remains inclusive and accessible across income categories.
Next Steps
OSHB is expected to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and layout plan soon, which will define the number of dwelling units, amenities, and timelines.
The initiative complements the “Greater Bhubaneswar, Better Bhubaneswar” vision of the Government of Odisha. Alongside OSHB, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is also planning and executing similar affordable housing projects in the city to meet increasing urban demand.
Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB)
As the nodal housing body, OSHB has been actively engaged in providing residential complexes, plotted schemes, and apartments across the state. The Suango mouza project is a continuation of its mandate to deliver affordable and inclusive housing.
🔗 OSHB Official Website
Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA)
BDA is playing a parallel role in urban housing by developing large-scale PPP projects. Past initiatives like Chandrasekharpur and Shanti Nagar housing projects reflect its capacity to execute affordable housing at scale.
🔗 BDA Official Website
In a significant move to address urban housing challenges, the Odisha government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at making homeownership accessible to low and middle-income families in the state capital.
For many residents, owning a home in Bhubaneswar has remained a distant dream due to persistently high property prices. This scheme, spearheaded by the Housing and Urban Development Department, directly tackles this issue by offering thoughtfully priced housing units.
The core objective of the project is to ensure that ordinary citizens can purchase a home without facing financial strain. “The government intends to ensure that even ordinary people can secure a house in Bhubaneswar without spending beyond their means,” stated Housing Minister Pratap Keshari Mahapatra.
The initiative will be executed through the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and the Odisha State Housing Board, leveraging their expertise in urban development and project management.
First unveiled in July, the scheme is designed with clear and inclusive pricing. Prospective homeowners can expect units to be priced between ₹15 lakh and ₹50 lakh, catering to a wide spectrum of the city's working population.
To guarantee a fair and impartial allocation process, the government will distribute these homes through a transparent lottery system, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants.
The project is being developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The government has already floated tenders to bring in private partners, a step taken to ensure accountability, quality construction, and timely delivery of the projects.
Minister Mahapatra also highlighted that this is just the beginning. The government has plans to extend the successful model of this scheme to other Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and cities across Odisha that are experiencing similar issues of congestion and housing shortages due to rapid population growth.
"The process has begun, and the land has been identified. Work on the project will begin in full force,” the Minister said. “Some of the projects will be done in PPP mode, whereas some will be taken up independently by the BDA. The Housing Board will also push such expansions to other ULBs."
With land already identified and the process set in motion, this affordable housing project marks a crucial step towards inclusive urban development in Odisha.
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