Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Housing & Urban Development Principal Secretary Ms. Usha Padhee has directed the Singapore based infra firm, Surbana Jurong, to put Bhubaneswar New City Project on fast track.
An MoU was signed on January 17, 2025, between the Bhubaneswar Development Authority and Surbana Jurong Infrastructure PTE Ltd., during the State Visit of the President of Singapore to India (January 14–18, 2025) for the development of Bhubaneswar New City over an area of 800 acres in Gothpatna, Malipada and Daspur Mouzas.
A virtual meeting was held on Friday under the chairmanship of Ms. Padhee with representatives of Surbana Jurong Infrastructure PTE Ltd., Singapore, to deliberate on and finalise the draft scope of services for preparation of the Master Plan of the proposed New City in Bhubaneswar.The meeting held in Kharabela Bhawan was attended by Chanchal Rana, Vice-Chairman, Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), and Satrughna Kar, Additional Secretary, H&UD Department.
During the meeting, the Vice-Chairman, BDA, informed that the Jurong is to provide cooperation in planning and development of the proposed New City in Bhubaneswar.Following detailed discussions, the draft scope of services for preparation of the New City Master Plan was finalised.
He said, “The proposal for development of the New City over an area of approximately 800 acres, covering Mouza Gothapatna, Malipada and Daspur within the Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area (BDPA), has already been approved by the State Cabinet in its meeting held on September 10, 2025.”
As per the agreed scope, Surbana Jurong will undertake projectisation of the New City Master Plan, identifying priority projects across short-, medium- and long-term horizons, with defined objectives, scope, timelines and schematic urban design. The firm will also provide technical handholding and support for preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs).The scope further includes preparation of a comprehensive Urban Design Framework and Guidelines, outlining the overall spatial and development structure of the city. Detailed design guidelines will be provided for developable areas, focus areas, catalytic projects, city centre, anchor developments and public spaces, along with schematic guidelines for forest and other non-developable areas, to ensure a cohesive and well-integrated master plan.
Usha Padhee advised the Bhubaneswar Development Authority to ensure close coordination with all stakeholders and adhere to timelines for early completion of the New City Master Plan, underscoring its importance for planned, sustainable and future-ready urban development of Bhubaneswar.
