Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha is planning a 34-storey IT Tower at Satya Nagar in Bhubaneswar.
This is in keeping with the state’s emergence as a major technology hub in eastern India.
According to reports, the proposed tower is being planned on six acres, with three basements for parking, an observation deck, and a built-up area of 1.90 lakh square metres. It will provide a state-of-the-art office space to major national and international IT and ITeS companies.
The Odisha Bridge Construction Corporation (OBCC) Ltd has been assigned the mega project. It has already initiated the tender process. ToI has reported that the project will be completed on a turnkey basis. This means that a single contractor will be in charge.
“There are several companies wanting to set up shop in Odisha that require state-of-the-art, furnished and functional office spaces. The demand has doubled considering the growth of entrepreneurship and startup culture,” OBCC managing director Sameer Hota told TOI.
Another senior official said that location is one of the major requirements for setting up an office complex by any private company. “Considering this fact, the most sought-after locations in Bhubaneswar are Patia, Saheed Nagar, Satya Nagar, Nayapalli, Rasulgarh, Khandagiri and Pahala,” he said.
“The plan has been prepared with the aim of creating an office building that adapts to current and future demand. The campus will have functionality, flexibility and sustainability,” said an OBCC official, adding that the tower will have a minimum capacity to accommodate at least 8,000 staff members.
As per the plan, the first two basements will accommodate 500 cars each, while the third one will house 1,000 cars. On the ground and first floors, there will be a reception, lobby, club, library and more facilities, while the other floors will have office spaces.
This development follows Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan’s recent announcement of a transformative Twin City mega IT hub spanning 1,000 hectares across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
The site identified by OBCC for the mega project is a prime location, with the Smart Janpath on one side and the Cuttack-Puri road on the other. The site is located adjacent to St Mother Teresa Road, a 26-metre-wide major arterial road.
