The Odisha government has floated a tender for Janashray Bhawan, a 2,000-bed lodging-cum-commercial complex planned at Unit-II near Master Canteen in Bhubaneswar, with the selected agency expected to complete the project within 30 months.
The Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation has initiated the bidding process. Pre-bid consultations are scheduled before the final submission of bids, according to officials associated with the project. The selected agency will be responsible for designing and constructing the complex and obtaining the required statutory approvals.
Janashray Bhawan is planned as a large public accommodation facility for people travelling to Bhubaneswar for medical treatment, education, examinations and official work. Along with nearly 2,000 beds, the complex is expected to include commercial, office and dining spaces, parking facilities and landscaped public areas.
An official associated with the project described the proposed facility as an upgraded government guest house with essential amenities. The stated objective is to provide organised accommodation for visitors who often face difficulty finding affordable lodging in the state capital.
The project is intended to address a gap in Bhubaneswar’s visitor infrastructure, particularly for families and individuals travelling from other parts of Odisha. Residents cited by the Times of India said families visiting the city for treatment or examinations often spend heavily on private hotels, while a dedicated accommodation centre could make longer stays more convenient and affordable.
The facility’s location near Master Canteen places it close to one of the city’s major transport and activity areas. Its proposed combination of accommodation, dining, office and commercial spaces could create a concentrated visitor-services hub, although the final design, operating model and room pricing will depend on the tender and subsequent approvals.
Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi had announced the project in January and set out its modalities. Urban planner Puneet Pattnaik said a facility of this scale could fill a longstanding gap in visitor infrastructure, while stressing that affordability would be central to its public benefit.
The tender process will determine the agency responsible for delivering the complex. After selection, the agency will have 30 months to complete construction and secure the necessary statutory clearances. Further details on the project’s final cost, accommodation tariffs and operating arrangements were not provided in the report.