Quote:The nine-storey 'Na Tala' building in Bhubaneswar, which houses directorates of several state government departments, will be demolished as it has been declared unsafe.
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The Minister said the existing 'Na Tala' building, Sech Sadan and Rajiv Bhavan have all been identified as structurally unsafe. Due to safety concerns, these buildings will be taken down to make way for a new and modern administrative complex.
New Lok Seva Bhavan to come up in phases
According to Harichandan, the new Lok Seva Bhavan will be constructed in three phases. In the first phase, the main office building will be built near the existing Kharavela Bhavan. All government offices will function within a single campus.
He said the new Lok Seva Bhavan offices will be located near the ADM office at Power House Square and close to the OSEPA office.
Existing Assembly building to be preserved
The Minister clarified that the present Odisha Legislative Assembly building will not be demolished. Instead, it will be preserved as a heritage structure and converted into a museum. He added that if a Legislative Council is formed in the future, the existing Assembly building could also be used for that purpose.
New Assembly building planned for future needs
A new Assembly building with a seating capacity of 300 members will be constructed in the vacant space between Lok Seva Bhavan and the existing Assembly. This plan aligns with the state government’s long-term vision, as the number of MLAs is expected to increase after future delimitation.
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The integrated complex will be built on over 71 acres of land, following a Central Vista-style design, with modern facilities including underground parking. The total project cost is estimated at over Rs 3,600 crore.
Quote:... Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved the Odisha Skill Development Project (OSDP) Phase II, a five-year initiative to be implemented from 2025-26 to 2029-30 with assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
... OSDP Phase II builds on the strong foundation laid under Phase I (2019-2024), which led to the establishment of the World Skill Center (WSL), international benchmarking of training programmes, leadership development of faculty, and improved performance in national and International skill competitions. The next phase will focus on expanding advanced skilling infrastructure, deepening industry linkages, and ensuring wider access to future-ready skills.
The project involves expansion of the existing World Skill Center at Bhubaneswar with new courses in logistics, digital animation, and healthcare, along with the establishment of three new campuses including Campus II at Bhubaneswar for semiconductor, IT/ITES, and aerospace sectors; Campus III at Berhampur for hospitality and marine sectors; and Campus IV at Sambalpur for agri-tech, renewable energy, retail, and visual merchandising. In parallel, five Government ITIs will be upgraded as Utkarsh ITIs with enhanced intake capacity, Introduction of new-age trades, and strong industry partnerships, supported by a structured roadmap for strengthening all 72 Government ITIs across the State.
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Once fully operational, OSDP Phase II is expected to benefit over 60,000 youth annually, with special focus on increasing participation of girls, SC/ST communities, divyangas, and particularly vulnerable tribal groups.
The total approved outlay for the project is Rs 1,140 crore, to be implemented over five years through a 50:50 funding arrangement comprising Rs 570 crore as loan assistance from ADB and Rs 570 crore from the State Budget.
Quote:At Puri, two additional full-length integrated pit lines are under construction and the upcoming lines will supplement the existing six pit lines. The entire coaching maintenance facility will be shifted to a second coaching terminal depot on the sanctioned Puri-Konark new line, for which a final location survey has been proposed. A large-scale coaching complex is also planned on this new line to cater to future traffic growth, particularly during peak pilgrimage and tourist seasons, railway sources said.
The Bhubaneswar New Station is being developed as a satellite coaching terminal. It will be supported by a maintenance facility comprising two pit lines at Mancheswar with dedicated rail connectivity. Similarly, a detailed project report (DPR) for extensive yard modification at Visakhapatnam is under consideration by the Railway Board. The proposal includes five additional lines, six new passenger platforms, 10 stabling lines and the introduction of electronic interlocking to enhance safety and operational flexibility.
