Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Odisha to demolish unsafe buildings after deadly balcony collapse
In the city of Cuttack in Odisha, India, a balcony in a five-storey building collapsed recently, killing three people, including a young child.
This event has made the government very concerned about old and unsafe buildings in the area.
The government has decided to tear down any buildings that are not safe.
They have made a special team to find these unsafe buildings.
If the owners do not fix the buildings, the government will tear them down.
The government is also thinking about giving money to people who live in these unsafe buildings so they can move to safer places.
This problem is not just in Cuttack but also in other parts of Odisha, like Puri and Bhubaneswar.
A balcony collapse in Cuttack killed three people, including a 4-year-old boy.
The Odisha government has decided to demolish all unsafe buildings in Cuttack.
A special committee has been formed to identify and assess the structural safety of old buildings.
Owners of unsafe buildings will receive notices, and demolition will proceed if they do not comply.
The government is considering a compensation plan for residents of structurally weak buildings.
- Who
- Odisha state government and residents of Cuttack
- What
- Demolition of unsafe buildings following a deadly balcony collapse
- When
- After the balcony collapse last month
- Where
- Cuttack, Odisha, India
- Why
- To ensure public safety and prevent future incidents
- Location
- Cuttack, Odisha, India
- Incident
- Balcony collapse in a five-storey building
- Casualties
- 3 deaths, including a 4-year-old boy
- Action Taken
- Government to demolish unsafe buildings
- Committee Formed
- Special committee to identify unsafe buildings
- Compensation Plan
- Government considering compensation for residents
- Affected Areas
- Cuttack, Puri, Bhubaneswar