Aug 17: The inauguration of the new Model SRO in Pune was done on 13 August 2026 by Shri. Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Minister of Revenue, Government of Maharashtra, in the presence of Mr. Ravindra Binwade, Inspector General of Registration, Government of Maharashtra; Mr. Jiten Vyas, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Business Development, VFS Global, and other dignitaries from the Government of Maharashtra.
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.”
In early 2026, VFS Global, in consortium with WE Excel Software Pvt. Ltd., had won a five-year contract from the Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps under the Government of Maharashtra to launch 60 state-of-the-art Model Sub-Registrar Offices across the state in a phased manner. The consortium will undertake the end‑to‑end setup of Model Sub‑Registrar Offices across Maharashtra, deploying cutting‑edge digital infrastructure and trained service delivery teams to modernise property registration services. These centres would be an optional service and government offices will continue to operate.