Ekamra Residency
704 flats · Subudhipur, Bhubaneswar · 7.36 acresBDA’s biggest housing scheme in more than two decades is built, has its Occupancy Certificate and has had its pricing approved. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and how the allotment works.
What has been officially stated
Ekamra Residency is a housing project of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority at Subudhipur, Bhubaneswar. BDA is the developer and the allotting authority.
- Site: 7.36 acres, approximately 8.75 lakh sq ft
- Structure: three towers, each basement + ground + 12 floors, RCC framed and earthquake-resistant
- Units: 704 flats — 416 two-bedroom and 288 three-bedroom
- Access: 100-foot approach road; basement parking for residents and visitors
- Status: construction complete; Occupancy Certificate received
Stated by the H&UD Minister and BDA Chairman at the 151st Authority Meeting (21 November 2025) and the 152nd Authority Meeting (1 August 2026).
704 flats in two configurations
The split between the two unit types, as stated by BDA.
What comes with the complex
- Rooftop swimming pool
- Gymnasium
- Community hall
- Children’s play area
- Jogging track
- Landscaped open spaces
- Commercial area
- Basement parking
- Solar panels
- Sewage treatment plant
- Water recharge
- Power backup
- CCTV surveillance
- Fire safety
- 100-ft approach road
Amenities as listed by BDA following the 151st and 152nd Authority Meetings. Carpet area, built-up area and floor-wise availability have not been published.
The updates, in order
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Nov 2025 · 151st Authority Meeting
Construction confirmed complete
The Minister and BDA Chairman said the buildings were finished and allotment would begin once modalities were approved.
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Nov 2025 · Reported estimates
An early price band is reported
Departmental sources were reported as indicating flats priced between ₹14 lakh and ₹50 lakh, alongside a separate pilot project of 90 compact units. BDA did not confirm these figures.
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1 Aug 2026 · 152nd Authority Meeting
Occupancy Certificate received; pricing approved
The Chairman announced the project already held its Occupancy Certificate and that the Authority had approved apartment pricing, fixed with affordability across sections of society in mind.
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Early Aug 2026 · Council clearance
Scheme cleared; applications reported open till end of August
A Price Estimation Committee was constituted to determine final cost. Flats are to be handed over after the required partial clearances.
One caution. The 1 August announcement said pricing was approved; reports days later described a committee still being formed to fix final cost. No figure in circulation today is a published rate card.
What a flat is likely to cost
No official price list has been published. Every figure in circulation, with its source quality marked.
| Figure | Source | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ₹14 lakh – ₹50 lakh | Departmental sources, reported Nov 2025 | Unofficial |
| 2 BHK under ₹80 lakh | Commercial property portal | Estimate |
| 3 BHK under ₹1 crore | Commercial property portal | Estimate |
| Approved, undisclosed | BDA, 152nd Authority Meeting, 1 Aug 2026 | Official |
BDA has confirmed that pricing exists and has Authority approval. The amounts have not been made public, and the Price Estimation Committee constituted in early August 2026 is tasked with determining the final cost of the units.
When the sale actually starts
BDA does not sell flats through announcements. It publishes an advertisement carrying the brochure, eligibility conditions, price schedule, earnest money amount and the opening and closing dates.
Reports put the application window as running until the end of August 2026. That advertisement, with its scheme code and downloadable brochure, had not appeared on BDA’s notices page as of 15 August 2026.
Where the notice appears first. BDA’s Advertisement page and the Property Allotment & Management System (PAMS) on the Bhubaneswar One portal.
How to apply
BDA allots property through PAMS. The steps below are the documented PAMS process; scheme-specific conditions come from the brochure.
Register for a Unique Account Number (UAN)
A UAN is mandatory for any BDA transaction involving property allotment. You register once and use that account for everything that follows.
View the advertisement and download the brochure
When BDA develops property, it publishes an advertisement with the brochure and instructions to apply. Both appear on PAMS and on BDA’s Advertisement page.
Apply and pay the EMD online
PAMS handles pre-allotment activity: viewing advertisements, downloading the brochure, applying for the property and online payment of earnest money deposit.
Scrutiny and lottery
Scrutiny, lottery, provisional allotment and further online payment are all carried out through PAMS. BDA uses a computerised lottery for residential flats.
Post-allotment steps
Due generation, NOC, deed generation, tripartite agreement, mutation and conversion upload are also handled through PAMS.
Source: Property Allotment & Management System service description, Bhubaneswar One citizen services portal.
Documents to keep ready before applying
The brochure will carry the binding list. Until it is published, this is the standard document set for a BDA housing allotment — worth arranging in advance, because application windows are short.
- Identity
Aadhaar card
Primary identity and address proof, and the usual basis for UAN registration.
- Tax
PAN card
Required for property transactions and for the payment trail on EMD and instalments.
- Residence
Odisha residence or nativity certificate
Needed where a scheme restricts allotment to permanent residents. Issued by the Tahasildar.
- Income
Income certificate, ITR or salary slips
Applies for income-linked categories. BDA schemes use EWS, LIG, MIG and HIG categories.
- Category
Reserved-category certificate
Caste, disability or ex-servicemen certificate, if applying against a reserved quota the brochure provides for.
- Declaration
Affidavit on existing property
BDA housing schemes generally require applicants not to already own a house or plot within the BDA area.
- Banking
Bank account details
For paying the EMD online and for the refund route. Keep a cancelled cheque or passbook page scanned.
- Portal
Active mobile number and email
Both are tied to the UAN and to every OTP, receipt and allotment communication.
- Application
Passport photo and signature scan
Standard uploads on the online form. Keep clear scans within the portal’s size limits.
- Optional
Home loan pre-approval
Not part of the application, but payment schedules run to fixed dates once provisional allotment is issued.
Confirm this list against the brochure. Eligibility conditions and required documents for Ekamra Residency specifically will be fixed by BDA’s advertisement, which had not been published as of 15 August 2026.
What has not been confirmed
As of 15 August 2026, these details have not been published by BDA.
- 01
Price per flat
Approved by the Authority, amounts not disclosed.
- 02
Carpet and built-up area
No official area figures for either configuration.
- 03
Eligibility conditions
No scheme-specific eligibility clause published.
- 04
The formal advertisement
No advertisement or brochure on BDA’s notices page.
- 05
Remaining clearances
Which partial clearances are outstanding, and by when.
- 06
RERA registration
A number appears on property portals; not verified here against the Odisha RERA database.
Common questions
Is construction finished?
Yes. The Minister stated at the 151st Authority Meeting in November 2025 that construction was complete, and at the 152nd Authority Meeting on 1 August 2026 that the project had received its Occupancy Certificate.
Has the price been announced?
No. The Authority approved pricing on 1 August 2026, but no amounts have been released. A Price Estimation Committee was constituted to determine final cost.
When do applications close?
Reports from early August 2026 stated applications would remain open until the end of August. The formal BDA advertisement carrying the dates had not been published as of 15 August 2026.
How are the flats allotted?
BDA uses a computerised lottery system for residential flats. Scrutiny, lottery and provisional allotment are carried out through PAMS.
When will possession be given?
Officials said flats will be handed over after obtaining the required partial clearances. No possession date has been announced.
Where the notice will appear
Bhubaneswar One helpline: 1929 (toll-free) · BDA office: 0674-2396437
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How this was put together
Project specifications and the 151st and 152nd BDA Authority Meeting decisions are drawn from Odisha news reporting — OdishaTV, Pragativadi, OrissaPOST, OdishaBytes, Sambad English and Construction World — and from BDA’s own portal. Price figures are attributed to their reported sources and are not official. Photographs are credited to their publishers.
This is an explainer, not financial or legal advice. Verify every figure against BDA’s published brochure before applying or paying.