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Odisha Governor Inaugurates Foundation Stone for 144 New Residential Quarters at Lok Bhavan
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 07:02 AM
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The Governor of Odisha officially laid the foundation stone for a project that will deliver 144 new residential quarters at Lok Bhavan, aiming to enhance housing for government staff.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha – The state's governor presided over the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for a new housing complex at Lok Bhavan. The project envisions the construction of 144 residential quarters intended primarily for government employees and officials.
The initiative is part of the state government's broader effort to address accommodation shortages for its workforce, especially in the capital region. Officials said the quarters will be built in phases, with the first block expected to be completed within two years.
The governor highlighted the importance of providing dignified living spaces for public servants, noting that adequate housing contributes to better service delivery. The ceremony was attended by senior bureaucrats, local politicians, and representatives of the construction agency responsible for the work.
Funding for the scheme will come from the state budget, and the design incorporates modern amenities while adhering to sustainable construction practices. Upon completion, the new quarters are expected to alleviate the pressure on existing government housing facilities in the city.
The event underscores the administration's focus on infrastructure development aimed at improving the welfare of its employees and strengthening the overall administrative framework in Odisha.
The initiative is part of the state government's broader effort to address accommodation shortages for its workforce, especially in the capital region. Officials said the quarters will be built in phases, with the first block expected to be completed within two years.
The governor highlighted the importance of providing dignified living spaces for public servants, noting that adequate housing contributes to better service delivery. The ceremony was attended by senior bureaucrats, local politicians, and representatives of the construction agency responsible for the work.
Funding for the scheme will come from the state budget, and the design incorporates modern amenities while adhering to sustainable construction practices. Upon completion, the new quarters are expected to alleviate the pressure on existing government housing facilities in the city.
The event underscores the administration's focus on infrastructure development aimed at improving the welfare of its employees and strengthening the overall administrative framework in Odisha.