About OUHM
Recognizing the need for an effective and efficient institutional mechanism for achieving the objectives of ‘Housing for All’ in urban areas, AWAAS (Odisha Urban Housing Mission) was launched by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha on 11th October, 2015. The Government of Odisha has accorded top-priority to 'AWAAS - Odisha Urban Housing Mission' at the state level. As an integrated directorate of H&UD Department, OUHM takes all policy decisions and undertakes necessary administrative and legislative measures to implement the Policy for Housing for All in Urban Areas, Odisha, 2015.
OUHM also functions as the State level Nodal Agency (SLNA) for implementation of central government schemes. It aims to create surplus housing stock through different strategic development models and ensure shelter for every identified homeless in the state including temporary migrants, through provisioning of permanent residential EWS & LIG units, as well as rental housing.
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Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra
Hon'ble Cabinet Minister
Housing & Urban Development Department and Public Enterprises Department -
Smt. Usha Padhee, IAS
Principal Secretary
Housing & Urban Development Department and Commerce and Transport Department -
Sri Gangadhar Nayak, OAS (SS)
Ex-officio Special Secretary cum Mission Director (OUHM)
Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra
Hon'ble Cabinet Minister
Housing & Urban Development Department and Public Enterprises Department
Smt. Usha Padhee, IAS
Principal Secretary
Housing & Urban Development Department and Commerce and Transport Department
Sri Gangadhar Nayak, OAS (SS)
Ex-officio Special Secretary cum Mission Director (OUHM)