In accordance with Clause 13 of the Odisha Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, 2006, the Odisha government implemented the tenth biennial review of different financial rates for rehabilitation funds. From April 1, 2026, until March 31, 2028, the updated tariffs will be in effect. Assistance for self-rehabilitation (outside of rehabilitation colonies) has been raised from Rs 1,13,128 to Rs 1,16,550 under the new rates. In a same vein, house building aid has been raised to Rs 3,49,650 from Rs 3,39,383.
Revisions have also been made to the one-time financial aid provided to families displaced by industrial projects in lieu of employment. The aid has been set at Rs 11,65,500 for Category I, Rs 6,99,300 for Category II, Rs 4,66,200 for Category III, and Rs 2,33,100 for Categories IV and V. The same rates have also been used to the one-time financial aid provided to families displaced by mining operations in lieu of employment. The aid has been set at Rs 11,65,500 for Category I, Rs 6,99,300 for Category II, Rs 4,66,200 for Category III, and Rs 2,33,100 for Categories IV, V, and VI.
The award for agricultural land has been raised from Rs 2,26,255 to Rs 2,33,100 per acre for irrigated property and from Rs 1,13,128 to Rs 1,16,550 per acre for non-irrigated land. The monthly maintenance stipend has also been raised to Rs 4,662 from Rs 4,525. The transportation allowance has increased from Rs 4,525 to Rs 4,662, while assistance for temporary shelters has been raised from Rs 22,626 to Rs 23,310. The updated tariffs will take effect on April 1, 2026, and they will be in force until March 31, 2028. The change has received approval from the Finance Department.
