Singapore firm to finalize master plan for Bhubaneswar’s new city

Bhubaneswar, Jan 3: Singapore-based Surbana Jurong Infrastructure PTE Ltd will finalize the draft service area for the master plan of Bhubaneswar’s proposed new city, a key step towards the capital’s planned and sustainable expansion.

Once the service area receives approval, Surbana Jurong will undertake comprehensive master planning for the new city, identifying priority projects across short-, medium- and long-term horizons. Each project will detail clear objectives, scope of work, timelines and ideal urban design, along with technical support for preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs).

Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) Vice-Chairperson Chanchal Rana said a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the BDA and Surbana Jurong was signed on January 17, 2025, during the visit of the President of Singapore to India. Following extensive deliberations, the draft service area for the new city master plan has now been finalized.

The proposed new city will be developed over nearly 800 acres, encompassing Gauthapatna, Malipada and Daspura Mouza areas under the Bhubaneswar Development Plan (BDP). The proposal had earlier received approval from the state cabinet on September 10, 2025.

A virtual meeting chaired by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Usha Padhee on Friday confirmed that the scope of the service area includes preparation of the overall city structure and road guidelines, defining the geographical and developmental framework of the new city.

The detailed design guidelines will address developable areas, key zones, catalytic projects, city centres, major development corridors, public spaces and natural features such as forests. Padhee directed the BDA to ensure close coordination with all stakeholders and complete the master plan within the stipulated timeline.

Emphasising the importance of the initiative, Padhee said the project is vital for the well-planned, sustainable and future-ready development of Bhubaneswar.