Odisha Government unveils visionary economic blueprint for BCPPER growth corridor; here're project's key highlights

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled a long-term Economic Vision Document for the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradeep Economic Region (BCPPER), outlining an integrated strategy to transform the four-city corridor into a high-growth, globally competitive economic hub by 2047.

Conceived as a cornerstone of Viksit Odisha and aligned with India’s national development goals, the BCPPER vision seeks to combine industrial expansion, urbanisation, logistics, innovation and cultural assets into a unified growth framework.

Key Highlights of the BCPPER Project

1. Integrated Four-City Growth Region

• BCPPER brings together Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri and Paradeep under a single, coordinated economic development framework.

• Designed as Odisha’s primary growth corridor and a model City Economic Region (CER).

2. Long-Term Vision: Viksit Odisha by 2047

• Aligned with India’s Vision 2047 for a developed nation.

• Envisioned as the core economic engine driving Odisha’s transformation over the next two decades.

3. Massive Economic Expansion Target

• Current economic size: $22.4 billion.

• Targeted economic size by 2047: $500 billion.

• Expected to contribute significantly beyond the current 19% share of Odisha’s economy.

4. Over 80 Strategic Projects Identified

Projects span high-impact sectors, including:

• Metal downstream and advanced manufacturing

• Chemicals and petrochemicals

• Textiles and apparel

• Biotechnology and life sciences

• IT, ITeS and digital innovation

• Education and skill development

• Tourism, culture and hospitality

• Logistics and port-linked industries

5. 30+ Policy and Reform Initiatives

• Ease of doing business reforms

• Investment facilitation mechanisms

• Innovation and startup support

• Export promotion and trade logistics

• Urban governance and institutional strengthening

6. Port-Led Industrialisation

• Paradeep Port positioned as the anchor for:

  • Export-oriented manufacturing

  • Global value chain integration

  • Eastern India’s trade gateway

• Strong focus on logistics, warehousing and multimodal connectivity.

7. Distinct Roles for Each City

• Bhubaneswar: Technology, governance, innovation and education hub

• Cuttack: Commercial, financial and traditional business centre

• Puri: Global religious tourism, culture and services hub

• Paradeep: Port-led industry, logistics and trade gateway

8. Climate-Resilient & Future-Ready Urbanisation

• Emphasis on:

  • Sustainable infrastructure

  • Climate resilience and disaster preparedness

  • Smart mobility and public transport

  • Affordable housing and liveability

9. Large-Scale Employment Generation

• Focus on high-value job creation across manufacturing and services.

• Strong emphasis on opportunities for:

  • Youth

  • Women

  • Skilled and semi-skilled workforce

10. Tourism and Cultural Economy Boost

• Development of integrated tourism and cultural circuits, centred around Puri.

• Positioning Odisha as a global spiritual and heritage destination.

11. National Policy Alignment

• Integrated with the City Economic Region (CER) framework announced by the Union Government.

• Central support envisaged, including ₹5,000 crore per CER.

12. NITI Aayog–Backed Planning

• Prepared with technical support from NITI Aayog.

• Identified among the top five priority city regions nationally.

• Designed as a replicable model for other Indian regions.

13. “Laboratory of Development” Approach

• BCPPER envisioned as a testbed for progressive policies, urban innovation and institutional reforms.

• Successful interventions to be scaled across the state.