Odisha CM launches ambitious economic regional plan BCPPER
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Odisha's CM launches BCPPER plan, aiming for $500 billion economy and urban growth through infrastructure and SEZ development
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday (February 7, 2026) launched an ambitious development plan that brings eight urban centres under the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradeep Economic Region (BCPPER), aimed at serving as a major growth engine of Odisha.
The BCPPER, which accounts for 19% of Odisha’s total economy and is valued at $22.4 billion, is targeted to grow to a level of $500 billion by 2047. The economic plan has been prepared by NITI Aayog.
BCPPER is spread over 11,892 square kilometres and has been growing at 10% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR). The proposed region will be governed by the Economic Region Development Agency. It will have a G-Hub Crack Unit, Destination Management Office, Project Management Unit and Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC).
It has proposed to create a special economic zone (SEZ) for education, innovation city, and logistics hub.
“The BCPPER will be developed as a major growth hub of the State’s economy. This region will also play a significant role in the country’s economic growth,” said Mr. Majhi.
“Each city in this region has its own unique strengths and special characteristics. Bhubaneswar has edge in technology, Cuttack has business traditions, Puri’s cultural heritage is well known, and Paradeep is witnessing port-based development. The current plan is to connect these regions with modern infrastructure and implement various projects in each area,” said the Odisha CM.
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