Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the construction of 144 residential quarters for officers and employees at Lok Bhawan here, with the project scheduled for completion by May 2028.
The project comprises 96 E-type quarters across four blocks and 48 F-type quarters in two blocks. The six-storey buildings, including stilts, will be constructed on a turnkey basis.
The new residential facilities are expected to address the long-standing housing needs of Lok Bhawan personnel and improve their living conditions. The project also aims to provide a more conducive environment for employees and facilitate administrative functioning.
Governor’s Commissioner-cum-Secretary Rupa Roshan Sahu, Engineer-in-Chief (Civil) Priyabrata Samantara, Chief Construction Engineer of the Central (R&B) Circle, Bhubaneswar, Manoj Mahananda, Superintending Engineer Arun Amitabh Pradhan and other senior Lok Bhavan officials were present on the occasion.
