BDA Bhubaneswar (Bhubaneswar Development Authority): Ekamra Residency and Housing Schemes, Online Building Plan Approval on SUJOG, CDP and Buyer Checks

Posted by Akhilesh Upadhyay on 07/11/2026

Akhilesh UpadhyayUpdated 7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is the Odisha government body that plans and develops Bhubaneswar and nearby areas: it prepares the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP), builds and allots housing projects, approves building plans and runs town planning schemes. It was set up in 1983 under the Odisha Development Authorities Act, 1982. This guide covers BDA housing schemes for 2025–2026, online building plan approval, the CDP and the checks to make before you buy.

BDA Bhubaneswar at a glance

Set up: 1983, under the Odisha Development Authorities Act, 1982
Official website: bda.gov.in
Office: Akash Shova Building, Sachivalaya Marg, Bhubaneswar 751001
Latest housing scheme: Ekamra Residency, Subudhipur – 496 flats, applications till 30 November 2026
Building plans: online on the SUJOG (OBPS) portal
Allotment services: Property Allotment Management System with a Unique Account Number (UAN)
Plan in force: CDP prepared in 2010 for needs up to 2030; a new CDP-2040 is being prepared

In this guide

What does BDA do?
BDA housing schemes (2025–2026)
How to apply for a BDA flat
Online building plan approval
Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP)
Lease, transfer and freehold services
Checks before buying property in Bhubaneswar
Frequently asked questions

What does BDA do?

BDA is the planning and development authority for the Bhubaneswar region, which covers Bhubaneswar, Khordha and Jatni areas. Its main jobs are:

Planning: the CDP, zoning rules and town planning (TP) schemes.
Housing: apartments and plots for different income groups, and affordable housing.
Approvals: building plans and layouts in its area.
Land: land pooling through TP schemes, e-auctions and lease or freehold services.

In April 2025 the BDA board approved adding 143 revenue villages, taking its area from 569 to 712 villages.

BDA housing schemes (2025–2026)

Ekamra Residency, Subudhipur

BDA’s main housing offer in 2026 is Ekamra Residency at Subudhipur, a ready-to-move project on about 7.34 acres. Online applications opened on 18 September 2026. The deadline was later extended from 31 October to 30 November 2026. Flats are allotted by lottery.

Item	Details
Flats	496 in total: 288 2BHK + study and 208 2BHK
Reported price, 2BHK	₹78.36 lakh – ₹79.94 lakh
Reported price, 2BHK + study	₹94.90 lakh – ₹96.82 lakh
Application fee	₹10,000, adjusted in the flat price if you are selected
Earnest money	About ₹2 lakh, refunded in full if you are not selected
Other terms	Freehold flats, GST exemption, a stamp duty concession and one year of free maintenance

Registration and statutory charges are extra. Check the final price list and terms in the brochure on bda.gov.in.

Other BDA housing

Affordable housing: BDA allots homes to slum dwellers and low-income families by lottery under affordable housing projects.
New projects: the 2025–26 budget planned housing projects at Chandrasekharpur, Jagasara and Sanapalla. Launch dates and prices were not announced as of November 2026.

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How to apply for a BDA flat

Read the scheme brochure on bda.gov.in for flat sizes, prices and rules.
Create a Unique Account Number (UAN) on BDA’s Property Allotment Management System (reached through the Bhubaneswar One portal).
Fill in the form and upload proof of date of birth and address, photo and other documents asked for.
Pay the application fee and earnest money online and save the receipt.
After scrutiny and the lottery, selected applicants get a provisional allotment and pay the balance online.

Online building plan approval

Building plans in the BDA area are filed online on the state’s SUJOG online building plan system (OBPS), with separate logins for citizens and architects. The usual steps are:

Engage an empanelled architect or engineer to prepare the drawings.
Submit the application with the land record (RoR), site photos and plan.
BDA checks the plan against the planning rules, such as FAR and setbacks.
Pay the fees shown in the intimation of fee, including cess, and download the digitally signed permit.

7-day rule (May 2026): the state set a seven-day deadline for deciding house plan applications on SUJOG. Officials who miss it face a fine of ₹250 per day, and the file moves to another official.
Standard plans: for low-risk homes on plots of up to 500 sq m (up to 10 m high, no basement) in approved layouts, BDA offers standard building plans. You file an intimation of start (Form VI-A) instead of a full approval.
Rule changes: in November 2026 BDA published draft amendments to its Planning and Building Standards Regulations. Check the final version before you design.

Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP)

The CDP sets land use for the BDA area. The current plan was prepared in 2010 for needs up to 2030 and has been modified since. Its map shows coloured zones; building approvals are barred in green (agricultural and open) zones. In February 2025 BDA said it is preparing a CDP-2040 and may review zones where many homes stand without approval. Until the new plan is notified, the existing CDP and its modifications apply.

BDA also uses town planning schemes to pool land and return reconstituted plots to owners with roads and services. In 2026 it notified new schemes such as TP-05 to TP-07 and TP-42 to TP-45, and approved TP-32 to TP-41 in October 2026.

Lease, transfer and freehold services

Allottees of BDA property can apply online for the lease deed, transfer of the asset, mortgage NOC and conversion of leasehold to freehold. A state SOP of September 2025 sets how freehold certificates are issued. Clear all dues before you apply.

Checks before buying property in Bhubaneswar

Land record: check the RoR (khatiyan) on Bhulekh Odisha and match the owner and plot number.
Land use: check the plot’s zone in the CDP. Avoid plots in green or restricted zones.
Approval: ask for the BDA-approved building plan or layout and the occupancy certificate for a flat.
RERA: search private projects on the Odisha RERA website.
BDA allotment: for resale of a BDA flat or plot, check the allotment, lease or freehold status and transfer permission.
Dues and loans: ask for an encumbrance certificate and the latest holding tax receipt.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official website of BDA Bhubaneswar?

bda.gov.in. It links to the SUJOG building plan portal, the Property Allotment Management System, e-auctions and notices.

What is the last date for Ekamra Residency applications?

BDA extended the deadline to 30 November 2026. Check the latest notice on bda.gov.in, as dates can change again.

What is the price of Ekamra Residency flats?

Reported prices are ₹78.36–79.94 lakh for 2BHK and ₹94.90–96.82 lakh for 2BHK with study, plus registration and statutory charges.

How do I apply for building plan approval in Bhubaneswar?

Through the SUJOG online building plan portal, with an empanelled architect. Upload the RoR, site photos and drawings, pay the fees and download the permit.

What is a UAN in BDA?

A Unique Account Number you create on BDA’s Property Allotment Management System. You need it to apply for BDA housing and post-allotment services.

Which development plan applies in Bhubaneswar?

The CDP prepared in 2010 for needs up to 2030, with later modifications. BDA is preparing a new CDP-2040.

Can I build a house in a CDP green zone?

No. The CDP bars building approvals in green zones. Check the zone before you buy a plot.

Scheme dates, prices, fees and rules are set by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority and the Government of Odisha and can change. Check the latest notice on bda.gov.in or at the BDA office before you apply or buy. This guide is general information, not legal or investment advice. Sources: Bhubaneswar Development Authority website and notices; Odisha Development Authorities Act, 1982; 2025–2026 reports in OdishaBytes, Deccan Chronicle, Business News This Week and Orissa POST on Ekamra Residency, SUJOG approvals, the CDP and BDA budget decisions.

About the author

Akhilesh Upadhyay Founder, Housepartner.in

Akhilesh Upadhyay is the founder of Housepartner.in, an India-wide property portal. He has worked in Indian real estate since 2013, across residential and commercial property, plots and development-authority schemes. He writes and reviews Housepartner's buyer guides on RERA, land records, stamp duty and property documents.

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