Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Fadnavis Seeks Zero-Human-Intervention Building Approvals at BMC
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke about making some city services work better online.
He hopes that one day the BMC can approve building plans without people having to handle each file.
He said this could make it easier to do business.
He also praised a new digital platform called Participate Mumbai.
It is meant to connect people and organisations with volunteer work and corporate support for community projects.
The BMC is also using artificial intelligence to help with redevelopment processes.
Fadnavis said the government identified 47 services that people use often.
He said about 90% of citizens come to the administration for these services.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he hopes the BMC will eventually clear building proposal files without human intervention.
He made the remarks Tuesday at the launch of the Participate Mumbai portal and logo.
The BMC platform is intended to connect citizens, companies and organisations with corporate social responsibility resources and volunteer opportunities.
Fadnavis praised an artificial intelligence-powered portal intended to make redevelopment processes faster and more transparent.
He said 47 frequently used schemes and services were identified, and that about 90% of citizens approach the administration for them.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
- What
- Fadnavis called for a future in which the BMC clears building proposal files with zero human intervention and praised its digital initiatives.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- At an event in Mumbai.
- Why
- He said automated building-plan processing could improve ease of doing business, while better online delivery of frequently used services could improve citizens’ experience.
- Official
- Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister
- Municipal body
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Launched platform
- Participate Mumbai, the BMC's official digital platform
- Platform purpose
- Connect citizens, corporates and organisations with corporate social responsibility resources and volunteer efforts
- Building approvals goal
- Clear building proposal files with zero human intervention
- Services identified
- 47 schemes and services regularly used by citizens
- Share cited
- About 90% of citizens come to the administration for those schemes and services