Hyderabad, Dec.3 (NSS): The Telangana government on Tuesday launched a new unified online building and layout approval system that promises to reduce processing time from weeks to minutes.
Minister for IT and Industries Duddilla Sridhar Babu unveiled the new system ‘BuildNow’, under which the scrutiny time will come down to less than five minutes as against 2-30 days under the existing system.
Speaking to the media at Secretariat here on Tuesday, he informed that under the existing system TG bPASS, the scrutiny process can take anywhere from 2 to 30 days while under the new system this timeframe reduces to less than 5 minutes.
“Even a multi-storied building with a total three towers, each with 40 floors, will take less than two minutes,” he disclosed.
The Minister said since 60 per cent of the state’s population is living in urban areas, the government is giving priority to urban development and creating a business-friendly environment.
Terming it a revolutionary step towards modern and citizen-centric governance, Sridhar Babu said Telangana is the first State in the country to introduce fastest drawing scrutiny system. The new system will revolutionise approvals, reducing drawing scrutiny processing times from weeks to minutes, setting a benchmark for efficiency, he said.
This advanced system, powered by the latest technologies, represents a fundamental shift in how citizens interact with building regulations and permissions, making the process faster, more reliable, and user-friendly, the Minister said.
Explaining the groundbreaking features of the new system, Sridhar Babu said the lightning-fast scrutiny engine processes even complex multi-tower buildings in under 5 minutes.
It has unified single-window interface that eliminates citizens’ need to visit multiple departments and switch between portals. The immersive 3D visualisation technology allows citizens to experience their buildings before construction. The AI-powered assistants provide instant and accurate guidance on building regulations, he explained.
The system is also powered by blockchain technology that ensures verifiable tracking of every application. Under TG bPASS system, citizens have to navigate multiple platforms for application submission, status tracking, fee payments, and more, resulting in confusion and delays.
‘BuildNow’ offers a Single Unified Portal that encompasses both the drawing scrutiny and the application process. This integrated platform provides a seamless experience for users, ensuring that all necessary functions are accessible in one location. Under the existing system, building plans are reviewed in static, traditional formats, leaving room for misinterpretation, Sridhar Babu said.
He stated that by leveraging Augmented Reality (AR) technology, the new system provides interactive and immersive visualisations. This innovative feature allows citizens to visualise proposed projects in their real-world context, enhancing understanding. Through interactive 3D models, citizens can experience buildings before construction begins, while also promoting real estate development, Sridhar Babu informed.
The Minister said the reports show that Hyderabad ranks first in the real estate sector, stating that the people of Hyderabad take the most home loans.
“Software companies are growing here. More than 9.5 lakh IT employees work in Hyderabad. A report has been published that Hyderabad is among the top 5 cities in the world in 2024,” he added.
