The record
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- The Greater Bengaluru Authority has rolled out Nambike Nakshe 2.0, an automated building plan approval system intended to speed up construction permits in Bengaluru, alongside an upgraded property record and e-Khata platform called e-Aasthi 2.0.
- Together the two systems aim to replace manual, discretionary permit and record processing with automated approvals and digitized documentation.
- For builders, homeowners and property buyers in Karnataka, the promise is faster approvals and easier access to khata records, which affect construction timelines, resale transactions and utility connections.
- Coverage so far comes from a single supportive source reporting the government's launch, and no critical or opposition assessment of the automated system has appeared.
- It is not yet known how quickly approvals will actually process, how the system screens out non-compliant plans, or how pending legacy applications will be migrated.
- Watch real-world processing times, any disputes over automatically approved plans, and whether opposition parties or civic groups raise accountability questions.
What to watch next
- Track actual permit processing times under Nambike Nakshe 2.0
- Watch for disputes over auto-approved non-compliant building plans
- Check e-Aasthi 2.0 e-Khata migration for legacy record errors
- Watch opposition or civic-group response to automated approvals
What changed2
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The Hindu[1]
Greater Bengaluru Authority launches e-Aasthi 2.0The Hindu — Karnataka[2]
Nambike Nakshe 2.0 launched in Bengaluru, building approvals to be automated
Who said what2
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Krishna Byre Gowda
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister
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“Some aspects of the existing system, including the process of uploading documents, were difficult for citizens. We have therefore worked on e-Aasthi 2.0 to make the system simpler, faster, more transparent and more citizen-friendly”
In the article
…2.0 is its integration with Kaveri, Bescom and BWSSB. This will allow relevant registration and property information to be exchanged between government systems and facilitate auto-updation of records based on e-Khata. “ Some aspects of the existing system, including the process of uploading documents, were difficult for citizens. We have therefore worked on e-Aasthi 2.0 to make the system simpler, faster, more transparent and more citizen-friendly ,” Mr. Gowda said. Future plans The GBA will introduce an online module for Khata bifurcation from September 28, the authority said. Eligible property owners will be able to apply online, upload the required plans and…
“The functioning of the system will be closely reviewed and necessary improvements incorporated before it is expanded to other areas within the jurisdiction of the Greater Bengaluru Authority”
In the article
…will be completed within 15–30 minutes, eliminating the need to wait 15–30 days for approval and make repeated visits to offices. Nambike Nakshe 2.0 will initially be implemented on a pilot basis in selected areas. The functioning of the system will be closely reviewed and necessary improvements incorporated before it is expanded to other areas within the jurisdiction of the Greater Bengaluru Authority , the Minister said. Published - September 19, 2026 08:58 pm IST…
Why it matters4
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- Bengaluru builders and permit applicants faster permit approvals· days
- Bengaluru property owners digitized property records· days
- Greater Bengaluru Authority reduced manual processing workload· weeks
- Building-plan compliance oversight reduced manual scrutiny· weeks
Coverage1
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Named India · Bengaluru · BESCOM · BWSSB · e-Aasthi · Kaveri · KSRSAC · Greater Bengaluru Authority · Krishna Byre Gowda
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