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Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (UDN): With affordable housing witnessing strong demand in Odisha’s capital, more than 4,500 applicants have reportedly applied for just 90 Low Income Group (LIG) housing units at the Trident Awas project in Patia, Bhubaneswar.
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In view of the overwhelming response, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has decided to allot the flats through a lottery system to ensure a fair and transparent selection process.
The draw will be conducted under the provisions of the Odisha Housing for All Policy for Urban Areas, 2022. An independent observer, preferably a serving or retired judicial officer, will oversee the process to maintain transparency.
Trident Awas Housing Project: Details of LIG Flats
The 90 residential units available at Trident Awas comprise two types of two-bedroom flats, designed for eligible beneficiaries under the state’s affordable housing initiative.
The details of the flats are as follows:
Type-1: 2BHK flat with a carpet area of 562.3 square feet, priced at Rs 15,51,611.
Type-2: 2BHK flat with a carpet area of 532.1 square feet, priced at Rs 14,68,277.
The housing units are intended for eligible Lower Income Group (LIG) applicants and qualifying slum dwellers possessing a USHA survey household number.
Applications are being considered through the designated House Allotment System portal in accordance with the eligibility provisions of the Odisha Housing for All Policy for Urban Areas, 2022.
Where Is Trident Awas Located?
The Trident Awas housing project is situated in Patia, one of Bhubaneswar’s developing residential areas.
The project site is accessible through a 30-foot-wide road near Sai Temple, which connects to Patia Station Road and further links to Nandankanan Road.
Its location provides connectivity to important parts of the city.
How Will BDA Conduct the Lottery for Flat Allotment?
According to the allotment guidelines, the BDA can conduct the lottery through either an online or offline mechanism, subject to approval from the competent authority.
The date, time and venue of the draw will be communicated to all valid applicants in advance through SMS.
1. Offline Lottery
If the authority opts for a manual draw, the lottery will be conducted at a designated venue in the presence of an independent observer.
The observer will preferably be a serving or retired judicial officer of the rank of Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM) to ensure that the selection process remains impartial.
Applicants will be informed about the schedule and venue through SMS before the draw.
2. Online Lottery
In the event of an online lottery, the selection will be carried out using a computer-based randomisation mechanism.
The results will be announced and displayed publicly during the event through an announcement or display system. An independent observer will also oversee the process to ensure fairness and transparency.
High Demand for Affordable Housing in Bhubaneswar
The response to the Trident Awas project highlights the growing demand for affordable residential units in Bhubaneswar, particularly among economically weaker and lower-income households.
With more than 4,500 applications reportedly received for only 90 flats, the lottery is expected to determine the final beneficiaries.
The initiative forms part of the Odisha government’s broader effort to expand access to affordable housing for eligible urban residents under the Housing for All programme.