The “Odisha Housing for All Policy for Urban Areas, 2022” was launched by Usha Devi, Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Government of Odisha. Speaking about the abundant opportunities in the State, Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Government of Odisha said, “Today we are witnessing radical changes in this sector, thanks to the progressive and proactive policy reforms introduced by H & UD Department such as Uniform Building and Planning Standards Rules, Housing for All Policy, CAF Rule, etc. for the entire state. As part of ‘ease of doing business’ and 5T interventions of the State Government, e-governance services such as “SUJOG” and “House Allotment System”, etc. have been implemented successfully to ensure enhanced citizen satisfaction.”
G Mathi Vathanan, Principal Secretary, emphasized the efforts of the Department to introduce favourable policy frameworks for the promotion of Affordable Housing in the State. He said that the ‘Developers’ Area’ for commercial development under the PPP model of Affordable Housing has been increased from 35% to 60%, which is the highest in the country. The allotment for EWS and LIG houses is done end-to-end through a robust online ‘House Allotment System’ to bring accuracy and to make the allotment system hassle-free.
“We are giving 7% FAR which is the highest in the country. We intend to be partners in progress with all of the developers for real estate and urban infrastructure across the state’ he added further.
