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28 July 2026

AI software for building plan approvals in Tamil Nadu

The topic provides a practical example of e-governance and urban administrative reform that can be used as a case study or context for answers regarding service delivery and urban development.

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  • Tamil Nadu government is developing AI-powered software to expedite building plan approvals in urban areas.
  • The initiative aims to process compliant applications more efficiently and reduce approval timelines.
  • The state is working to formally constitute and operationalize urban development authorities in Hosur, Salem, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Tiruchi, and Madurai.
  • These authorities were notified in 2021 but remain non-functional; they are intended to mirror the model of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA).
  • The Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board has initiated plans to renovate or reconstruct approximately 28,000 dilapidated houses across the state.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing the efficiency of urban governance and public service delivery in India. 150 words
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  2. The decentralization of urban planning through the constitution of metropolitan development authorities is essential for sustainable urban growth. Examine the challenges in operationalizing such bodies and the potential impact of technology-driven administrative reforms on urban housing and infrastructure. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is the primary objective of the Tamil Nadu government's proposed AI-powered software initiative?

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