Under Construction property in Bhubaneswar

There were about 473 million skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled construction workers in India in 2011-12, according to a report by the International Labour Organization. To safeguard their interests, various states offer them benefits that include accident compensations, hospitalisation expenses, maternity care, pension scheme, educational support for children, etc.

The World Trade Center Association (WTCA), which has its presence across 90 countries, is presently focusing on developing WTC projects in Asia-Pacific region including popular cities in India. The development of WTC complexes in Noida, Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Pune and Chennai are already underway and projects in Hyderabad and Kochi have been proposed by the respective state governments.

The Canadian Institute of Planners recently awarded Bhubaneswar for its smart city strategy. Also, the city is soon going to get its own World Trade Centre. These and other developments seem to set Bhubaneswar apart as the next real estate boom town.

Interesting facts you should know about Raghurajpur, a heritage village that has more than 100 households where every family member is an artist.

The railway ministry and the urban development ministry have inked a pact to develop more than 500 smart railway stations across the country.