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Building Smarter Cities: The Future of Urban Growth Through Efficient Plan Approval Systems

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 23: As cities expand and the pressure on infrastructure intensifies, the need for smarter, faster, and more transparent systems of urban governance becomes critical. Among the foundational elements of a smart city is an efficient, digital plan approval system. Traditional methods--characterized by paperwork, manual verifications, and long approval cycles--are increasingly unfit for today's urban challenges. To meet the demands of modern city life, municipalities must shift toward urban planning automation that empowers efficient governance and streamlined development.

May 23, 2025