India's Raipur implements an AI-powered property registration system combining artificial intelligence and blockchain to streamline processes, reduce fraud, and cut approval times from one month to three days for enhanced real estate transparency and efficiency.
Kerala introduces sweeping changes to building regulations, extending permits to 15 years, easing parking rules, and enabling self-permits for homes, fostering sustainable urban development and vertical habitats to accommodate growing populations.
Pune Municipal Corporation extends credit notes for developers to pay various taxes and fees, boosting public-private partnerships for road and bridge development.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directs National Building Organization (NBO) to launch a housing start-up index by March 2009 to monitor the impact of fiscal and monetary policies on the real estate sector.