The Works Department of the Government of Odisha has launched the e-IB Online Reservation System (https://eibworks.odisha.gov. in), marking a major step toward digital management of government guest houses and inspection bungalows. The portal was inaugurated by Shri Prithiviraj Harichandan, Minister for Works, at Lok Seva Bhawan in the presence of Shri Sanjay Singh, Principal Secretary, Works, along with officials from NIC and engineers from across the state.
The system has been introduced as a pilot project at three locations: 1. Bhubaneswar: PWD Inspection Bungalows, Satyanagar; 2. Puri: Nirman Niwas; and Konark: PWD Inspection Bungalows.
The portal replaces manual booking processes with a fully digital workflow, enabling users to register with a mobile number and email ID, submit booking requests online, and upload ID documents for verification. Requests are automatically routed to the concerned approving authority, ensuring transparency and time-bound processing. Reservations are managed under four categories: 1. State Guests & VIPs, 2. Government Officials on Duty, 3. Retired Government Servants and 4. General Public.
The platform also includes an online payment gateway and provides real- time dashboards and MIS reports to monitor room occupancy, revenue collection, and approvals. The system has been designed and hosted by NIC and is managed by the Chief Construction Engineer (R&B), Central Circle, Bhubaneswar.
Officials said the e-IB portal will make the booking and management of inspection bungalows more transparent, efficient, and citizen-friendly, with plans to expand the system across the state after the pilot phase.
