Puri Development Authority prepares plan for the gradual development of various areas lying under its direct control. The demand for more residential houses to cater to the growing population of the city is being fulfilled by the attempts taken by the housing authorities. The present style of house construction completely adheres to the contemporary norms and offers a complete peace of mind to the homeowners. The houses constructed by Orissa Housing Board manifest this trend and hence are much in demand these days. On the other hand, the basic infrastructure of the city is undergoing substantial improvement through the meticulously planned effort of Puri Konark Development Authority. At the same time, the emphasis is also on providing basic facilities to the people living in the newly developed area. A complete information regarding the present activities of these development authorities can be traced by following the website links provided below.
After being carved out from erstwhile Bhubaneswar Regional Improvement Trust,Puri Konark Regional Improvement Trust (P.K.R.I.T.) became a separate entity and started functioning since Sept'82 having the jurisdiction of Puri Master Plan area and the areas in between Puri & Konark,with an objective of enforcement of Orissa Town Planning and Improvement Trust Act 1956 . Subsequently,by a notification of Govt.in H.&U.D.Deptt.the Orissa Development Authority Act has been re-enforced over the earlier areas supersiding theO.T.P. & I.T.Act.1956,during the year 1997 and thus,Puri Konark Development Authority come in to being on 1.4.1997.
The main objective of the Authority is to ensure for a planned and systematic development of the areas under its jurisdiction,with preparation of development plans,undertaking works pertaining to different Town Planning Schemes and public amenities.It is also regulating development and use of lands including private land.
Website:http://puri.nic.in/
Puri Housing Authorities 
