Odisha CM inaugurates 1,608 affordable homes in Bhubaneswar

Two projects inaugurated

The state government said Majhi inaugurated Nilakantheswar Nibas at Ghatikia and Mukteswar Residency at Gadakana, both in Bhubaneswar. He handed house keys to beneficiaries at the event.

The two projects together account for 1,608 units and a reported cost of ₹161.48 crore. The reported figures cover the projects combined; no project-by-project unit or cost breakdown was provided.

What it means for beneficiaries

The homes are public affordable-housing initiatives for urban-poor households, rather than private developer inventory identified for primary sale. The key handover marks a step toward beneficiaries taking possession of homes in the two locations.

Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said that a proper home and valid address could support slum dwellers’ education and social standing. Majhi said the aim was to help poor families live with dignity and give workers access to affordable housing.

Rental housing is at an earlier stage

At the same event, Majhi laid the foundation stone for a separate affordable rental-housing facility at Gadakana under PMAY-Urban BANDHU. As of October 15, 2026, the facility was at the foundation-stone stage; the report did not give a construction or completion schedule.

The event also included the dedication of 12 playgrounds in Bhubaneswar and surrounding areas.

State housing programmes

Majhi said more than two lakh houses had been sanctioned in Odisha under PMAY-Urban. He also said the state would provide around five lakh houses through Antyodaya Gruha Yojana. These were figures cited in his remarks at the event.