BMC Plans AI Push, AutoDCR Integration to Fast-Track Real Estate Approvals, Says Chief Ashwini Bhide

Mumbai, April 10: Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide announced the plans at a NAREDCO event.

What is AutoDCR?

AutoDCR is an AI-infused software platform that automates building plan scrutiny and construction permit approvals. It:

• Reads CAD drawings and maps them against local Development Control Regulations (DCR)

• Automatically checks key parameters such as building height, open spaces, and layout compliance

• Reduces manual intervention and speeds up approvals

BMC's Journey

Ashwini Bhide said: "Ten years ago, as part of the ease of doing business (EoDB) initiative, we transitioned to autoDCR, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation becoming the first entity to take such a revolutionary step. The system has evolved, and we are now working to further improve it."

"Many other corporations also look up to this system. We will continue to explore new ways to further improve the ease of doing business while ensuring the speed of doing business," she added.

AI Integration

Bhide said a new phase for autoDCR is being developed using artificial intelligence to minimise human interaction further.

"There are a lot of other things which we can do in terms of standardisation of procedures, whatever issues or limitations the current or Auto-DCR system has, we can improve on them, and another big tool, the kind of magic wand which we have, is artificial intelligence," she said.

Rental Housing Push

Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman of NAREDCO, emphasised the need to promote rental housing to achieve 'Housing for All'. He said rental housing must be incentivised through tax reliefs and policy reforms to ensure affordability at scale.

Leadership Change

Kamlesh Thakur, Founder and Managing Director of Srishti Group, was elected as the new president of NAREDCO Maharashtra at the event.