Categories: News

Odisha passes bill providing land rights to slum dwellers

Representational image

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Legislative Assembly, on Thursday, September 2, passed the Odisha Land Rights to Slum Dwellers (Amendment) Bill 2021 that assigns land rights to identified slum dwellers. Pratap Jena, Housing and Urban Development Minister, Government of Odisha, said that the enacted law will provide land rights to slum dwellers that will not exceed 45 square meters (sq mt) and a maximum of 65 sq mt in slums situated in the Notified Area Councils. 

If in a situation, the maximum area is exceeded, then the land in actual occupation of slum dwellers will be settled. Jena said that if a slum dweller is in possession of land that is less than 30 sq mt, it will be declared as the extent of occupation. 

The Odisha University of Health Sciences Bill 2021, that aims to bring uniformity across the academic programs in medical and related subjects was also passed by the Assembly. Under the University of Health Sciences Bill, the aforementioned University would establish a systematic training and research program in modern medicine, mental health education, dental education homeopathy and Ayurveda, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy etc. 

Team Urban Update

Recent Posts

Gadkari: EV prices to match petrol, diesel cars in two years

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India,…

3 months ago

14 lakh homes built in Gujarat under PMAY scheme

Representative Image GANDHINAGAR, Gujarat: Gujarat has reached a significant milestone in the construction of homes…

3 months ago

MBMC launches ‘Central School Control Room’ for students’ safety

Representative Image THANE, Maharashtra: The Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC) in Maharashtra has established a…

3 months ago

Delhi govt extends ban on sale, production of firecrackers till Jan 2025

Representative Image NEW DELHI: With the aim to tackle the increasing air pollution level in…

3 months ago

UPSIDA takes over maintenance of 34 industrial areas from ULBs

Representative Image LUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh: The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has come…

3 months ago

Delhi Jal Board to team up with WATCO for 24/7 water supply

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) plans to collaborate with the Water…

3 months ago