A high-level civic conference in Gurugram has reignited demands for transparent, citizen-driven urban governance to replace the city's fragmented administrative structure, with plans for 150 community consultations and a formal governance declaration to be submitted to state authorities.

Karnataka's Legislative Assembly has passed the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, splitting BBMP into multiple corporations and establishing the Greater Bengaluru Authority for metropolitan coordination.

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation creates history by launching India's first Property Identity Cards with QR codes for 3.5 lakh homeowners, revolutionizing property tax management and real estate transactions.

Bombay HC directs Maharashtra’s local bodies to link with MahaRERA portal in three months for real-time CC and OC verification, ensuring transparency and preventing forgery.