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title: "Ar. Saujanya Rout - Architect - Urban Planner in India | Tal"
description: "Meet Ar. Saujanya Rout, Architect-Urban Planner at AKA Consultant under RITES I Project Coordinator for Young gamechanger initiative (YGI) in Jatni Municipality under UN-Habitat | University Rank-3 based in India."
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# Ar\. Saujanya Rout on Tal

## Headline

Architect\-Urban Planner at AKA Consultant under RITES I Project Coordinator for Young gamechanger initiative \(YGI\) in Jatni Municipality under UN\-Habitat \| University Rank\-3

## About

I am an Urban and Regional Planner with a background in Architecture, driven by a strong interest in understanding how cities function and how planning interventions can create more sustainable, equitable, and livable urban environments\. My journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, where I developed a solid foundation in design, spatial thinking, and built\-form analysis\. After gaining professional experience as an architect, I realized my aspiration to work at a larger urban and regional scale, addressing complex challenges related to growth, infrastructure, and community well\-being\. This led me to pursue a Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning at XIM University, where I have deepened my understanding of urban systems, policy frameworks, and participatory planning processes\. Through my academic and professional experiences, I have worked on projects involving urban design, transportation planning, housing, environmental planning, and regional development\. I have also gained hands\-on exposure through internships and professional engagements with planning and consulting organizations, contributing to real\-world projects, stakeholder coordination, and client\-facing deliverables\.

## Location

India

## Work experience

Architect \- Urban Planner at AKA Consultants \(India\) Pvt\. Ltd\., May 2025 \- Jun 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos, Bhubaneswar, \- Worked on large\-scale institutional and public\-sector master planning projects, with primary responsibility on the 900\-acre IIT Bhubaneswar Master Plan\. \- Contributed to land\-use planning, functional zoning, and long\-term infrastructure strategies to support phased campus development\. \- Planned internal road hierarchies, pedestrian networks, and cycle tracks, ensuring seamless integration of academic, residential, recreational, and utility zones\. \- Prepared detailed drawings, reports, and high\-impact presentations for the IIT Master Plan Committee and Ministry\-level reviews\. \- Actively involved in the Environmental Clearance \(EC\) process, including preparation of EC drawings and coordination of tree surveys\. \- Coordinated with Forest Department, BDA, RITES, and external consultants to ensure statutory compliance and alignment with environmental and planning regulations\. \- Supported concept planning and client presentations for the IREL Berhampur project, coordinating with 3D visualization teams\. \- Worked closely with RITES engineers and multidisciplinary consultants to ensure integrated planning and design coordination\. \- Contributed to business development initiatives, including proposal preparation and presentation support\.

Project coordinator for Young gamechanger initiative \(YGI\) project of UN\-HABITAT at Housing & Urban Development Department, May 2024 \- May 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo, Jatani, • Conducted infrastructure assessments, service delivery evaluations, and gap analysis for municipal improvement initiatives\. • Assisted in preparing development plans, implementation frameworks, and policy recommendations\. • Supported Service Level Benchmarking \(SLB\), municipal performance assessments, and governance initiatives\. • Facilitated stakeholder consultations with government departments, development partners, and communities, engaging 500\+ participants\. • Contributed to the Local Economic Development \(LED\) Strategy Framework and environmental sustainability initiatives\. • Coordinated with government agencies and municipal officials, while preparing technical reports and project documentation\. \#UNHABITAT \#PublicSpaces \#UrbanDevelopment \#Sustainability \#YoungGamechangerInitiatives

Treasurer at NOSPlan\- Organisation of Students of Planning, Oct 2023 \- May 2024 · 8 mos

Associate Editor at NOSPlan\- Organisation of Students of Planning, Oct 2022 \- Oct 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

Design Head \- SportsCom at XIM University, Jan 2023 \- May 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

Shadow Member \- SportsCom at XIM University, Sep 2022 \- Jan 2023 · 5 mos

Class Representative \- MURP Batch 2022\-24 at School of Human Settlements, Sep 2022 \- May 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Member of Extended Student Executive Council, XIM University\.

Extended Officio Member \- Habitux \(Functional Committee\) at School of Human Settlements, Sep 2022 \- May 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

## Education

Master's in Urban and Regional Planning, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning, Xavier Institute of Management\(XIM Bhubaneswar\)

Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture, Piloo Mody College of Architecture \(PMCA\), Cuttack

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