Pune becomes home to Maharashtra’s first Model Sub-Registrar Office streamlining and transforming property registration

Pune : VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure global mobility for governments and citizens, in consortium with WE Excel Software Pvt. Ltd., has launched Maharashtra’s first Model Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) in Pune to streamline and digitally transform property registration into a fast, transparent, and citizen-centric system.

The inauguration of the new Model SRO in Pune was done on 13 August 2026 by Honorable Shri. Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Minister of Revenue, Government of Maharashtra, in the presence of Mr. Ravindra Binwade, Inspector General of Registration (IGR), Government of Maharashtra; Mr. Jiten Vyas, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Business Development, VFS Global, and other dignitaries from the Government of Maharashtra.

Honorable Shri. Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Minister of Revenue, Government of Maharashtra, said: “The launch of Maharashtra’s first Model Sub-Registrar Office in Pune marks an important milestone in our efforts to modernise property registration and make public services more citizen-centric. Through this initiative, we are combining strong government oversight with modern infrastructure, digital systems and efficient service delivery to create a faster, more transparent and more convenient experience for citizens. The Model SRO programme is designed to address longstanding challenges such as overcrowding and long waiting times, while maintaining the highest standards of governance and regulatory compliance. We are pleased to see the first centre become operational and look forward to expanding this model across the state in a phased manner.”