Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Tuesday announced plans to create four new Tahasils in the state to improve public service delivery in major urban areas.

The move follows a review by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, which highlighted difficulties in managing large Tahasils such as Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Sambalpur—cities that also host the state’s major municipal corporations.

According to Madhusmita Sahoo, Additional Secretary, two new Tahasils will be carved out of Bhubaneswar Tahasil, one from Cuttack Tahasil, and another from Sambalpur Tahasil.

District Collectors of Khurda, Cuttack, and Sambalpur have been asked to submit detailed proposals within seven days. These proposals must include proposed locations, villages, R.I. Circles, staffing requirements, fina

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