Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Bhubaneswar Residents Face Eviction for Garden Project
In Bhubaneswar, people living in Narayani Basti are being asked to leave their homes so a new garden can be built.
These people have lived there for many years, and some even have official land papers.
They are worried because they might lose their homes.
The government says they can take the land for development, but the people are not happy.
They met with the city's leader to express their concerns.
The city officials say they will give the people land or a house in return, but the residents are worried about where they will go during the rainy season.
Residents of Narayani Basti in Bhubaneswar face eviction to make way for a garden.
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) served eviction notices to residents.
Residents, some with land deeds, are protesting the move and met with the Chief Minister.
The BMC plans to replace the residents' homes with Pramod Udyan.
The mayor stated that those with land rights will be compensated.
- Who
- Residents of Narayani Basti and the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).
- What
- Residents of Narayani Basti are facing eviction to make way for a garden.
- When
- Eviction notices were recently served.
- Where
- Narayani Basti in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- To build Pramod Udyan, a garden.
Residents' Perspective
BMC's Perspective
Land Rights vs. Development
Residents' Perspective
The residents have lived there for decades and have land deeds.
BMC's Perspective
The BMC can acquire land for developmental projects.
Displacement Concerns vs. Compensation
Residents' Perspective
Residents fear displacement and lack of alternative housing.
BMC's Perspective
Those with land rights will receive compensation, either land or a house.
- Location
- Narayani Basti, Bhubaneswar
- Project
- Pramod Udyan (garden)
- Families eligible for land rights
- 130
- Families with certificates
- 62
- Odisha Land Rights to Slum Dwellers Act
- 2017