SoftTech Engineers Limited Powers Digital Transformation of Urban Governance in Jammu & Kashmir
Pune, March 18, 2026 – SoftTech Engineers Limited, a Pune-based company specializing in AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations) technology and e-governance solutions, announced the launch of two digital platforms in Jammu & Kashmir. The platforms were developed for the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), J&K, and are powered by SoftTech's CivitPERMIT(AutoDCR) technology.The platforms include an Auto Scrutiny-based Building Permission and Change of Land Use (CLU) Portal, integrated with GIS-based Master Plans using CivitPERMIT(AutoDCR), and a Unified Web Portal for the Housing & Urban Development Department, J&K. The Building Permission Portal has been described as a "first-of-its-kind initiative in the country" by Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Mandeep Kaur.
The platform automates the scrutiny of AutoCAD drawings and verifies compliance with building bye-laws and GIS-mapped Master Plans, streamlining the building approval process.
Vijay Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director of SoftTech Engineers Limited, stated that the initiative marks a significant milestone in India's digital urban governance journey and is expected to improve efficiency and accelerate urban development processes.
About SoftTech Engineers Limited
SoftTech Engineers Limited (SEL) develops digital solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) sectors. The company’s platforms facilitate planning, approvals, and project monitoring for government bodies and infrastructure organizations. Key products include CivitPLAN & CivitPERMIT (AutoDCR®), CivitINFRA (PWIMS) and CivitBUILD (Opticon), supporting efficiency, transparency, and oversight in public infrastructure and urban development.Source:
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