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CM lays foundation stone for new Odisha Assembly building, modern Lok Seva Bhavan

Posted on: Jan 12, 2026 14:45 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
CM lays foundation stone for new Odisha Assembly building, modern Lok Seva Bhavan
BHubaneswar, Chief government minister Mohan Charan Majhi on mon set the grounding lapidate for construction of a new Lok Seva Bhavan , Odisha Assembly building and several other developmental projects worth ₹6,701 crore.Majhi laid the foundation stones at a function held at the Lok Seva Bhavan here for different projects. The new assembly building and Lok Seva Bhavan project will be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹3,623 crore and spread over 71.13 acres of land in the state capital.The chief minister said the proposed assembly building will feature a modern meeting hall with a seating capacity of 300 members."Today, we have 147 MLAs, which could increase after delimitation. I am not sure, but after delimitation, the number of members could be 200. Therefore, we have to construct a new assembly building keeping in view for the next 50/100 years," Majhi said.The new assembly and Lok Seva Bhavan premises will have underground parking facilities, ensuring better space management and convenience.Works Minister Pritiviraj Harichandan said that the campus, officially named 'Lok Seva Bhavan and Mantralaya building', is envisioned as a state-of-the-art hub for governance and public service delivery. He said a master plan for this ambitious project has already been approved.The chief minister also said that the state required a new Lok Seva Bhavan as the present building is 70 years old, where office space failed to meet the present-day requirements.There is a need for a modern Lok Seva Bhavan due to expanded departments and staff numbers outgrowing the existing infrastructure, aligning with June 2025 government announcements for integrated new buildings.Apart from the new Assembly and Lok Seva Bhavan project, Majhi also laid the foundation stone for a dedicated elevated corridor from Jaydev Vihar to Nandankanan in Bhubaneswar, costing ₹952 crore.This project will include flyovers at key junctions such as Jaydev Vihar, Kalinga Hospital Square, Damana Square, and KIIT Square. This included a planned 4-lane cable-stayed bridge at Jaydev Vihar Square.Harichandan said to promote environmental sustainability, 22,410 trees will be planted along both sides of the corridor.This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

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