Bhubaneswar, Oct. 16 -- The Odisha government has drawn up plans to provide affordable housing for 10,000 urban households across nine Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), with a focus on improving living conditions for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities under its urban development initiatives.

The housing plans, prepared under the Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) component, are ready for implementation, Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department Usha Padhee said while chairing the third Executive Committee meeting of the Odisha Liveable Habitat Mission here on Friday.

Padhee directed officials to expedite implementation and ensure that eligible households receive the benefits without delay.

The meeting...