Tag: National Capital Region (NCR)

NCRPB, or the National Capital Region Planning Board

NCRPB, or the National Capital Region Planning Board, is a significant government body in India responsible for the integrated development and planning of the National Capital Region (NCR). The NCR comprises several areas in the northern part of India, including Delhi and its neighboring regions, which play a pivotal role in the country’s economic, political, and cultural landscape.

Here are some key aspects and functions of the NCRPB:
Formation and Objective: The NCRPB was formed in 1985 under the National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985, with the primary aim of promoting balanced development in the NCR. It was established to prevent haphazard and unplanned growth, which was leading to issues like congestion, pollution, and inadequate infrastructure in the region.
Geographical Coverage: The NCR comprises the entire National Capital Territory of Delhi, as well as adjoining areas in the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. It encompasses cities like Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and several others. These areas are interconnected and significantly influence each other in terms of urbanization and development.
Planning and Development: NCRPB is responsible for formulating and implementing regional development plans for the NCR. These plans are designed to ensure the rational utilization of resources, infrastructure development, and improved quality of life for the people residing in the region. The board collaborates with state governments and various other stakeholders to achieve these objectives.
Infrastructure Development: One of the primary roles of the NCRPB is to oversee the development of critical infrastructure in the region. This includes transportation networks, water supply, sewage and sanitation systems, housing, and urban renewal projects. By coordinating these efforts, the NCRPB aims to enhance the overall living standards in the NCR.
Environmental Sustainability: The NCRPB also plays a crucial role in environmental conservation and sustainable development. It works to protect and restore natural resources, such as rivers and forests, in the NCR, while simultaneously promoting eco-friendly practices in urban planning and development.
Collaboration and Coordination: The board serves as a platform for cooperation and coordination among the central government, state governments, local authorities, and other stakeholders. It ensures that development activities in the NCR are aligned with a common vision and goal.
Funding and Implementation: NCRPB provides financial assistance for various development projects in the NCR. It allocates funds for infrastructure development, regional planning, and environmental initiatives, in line with its overall objectives.
Challenges: The NCR faces several challenges, including rapid population growth, air pollution, traffic congestion, and the equitable distribution of resources. NCRPB addresses these challenges by formulating comprehensive plans and policies.
National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) plays a crucial role in shaping the development of the National Capital Region, which is not only the political and administrative center of India but also a dynamic economic and cultural hub. By facilitating coordinated and sustainable development, the NCRPB aims to improve the quality of life for the people residing in the region while preserving its environmental heritage.

National Capital Region (NCR)

 

National capital region

The National Capital Region (NCR) is the designation for a conurbation or metropolitan area in India. It encompasses the entire national capital territory of Delhi, including New Delhi and urban areas surrounding it in neighbouring states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. NCR is India’s largest and one of the world’s largest agglomeration with a population of over 46,069,000. All the areas of NCR together generated GDP of $128.9 billion in 2011-2012, which was 7.5% of the Indian GDP. Delhi and its urban region have been given the special status of National Capital Region (NCR) under the Constitution of India’s 69th Amendment Act of 1991.
In July 2013, NCR was expanded to include 3 more districts, Bhiwani and Mahendragarh in the state of Haryana, as well as Bharatpur in the state of Rajasthan. This brought the number of districts in NCR to 19, with the total NCR area increasing 34% to 46,208 km2. Before July 2013, NCR had a total area of 34,144 km2 spanning over 16 districts in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan, together with the National Capital Territory of Delhi, with the Nation Capital as its core.
On 9 June 2015, Government of India approved the inclusion of three more districts in NCR – Jind and Karnal in the state of Haryana and Muzaffar nagar in U.P. There are now a total of 22 districts (plus Delhi NCT) within NCR, covering a total area of 58,332 km2.
A total of 22 districts in three neighbouring states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan along with whole of the National Capital Territory of Delhi constitute the National Capital Region (NCR) of India as defined in National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) Act, 1985.
The concept of the National Capital Region was first mentioned in 1962. The plan was to develop a metropolitan region around Delhi in order to divert the escalating pressure of population from Delhi. This plan was necessary in order to protect Delhi’s infrastructure from extreme pressure.

Participating States and their Districts in NCR  

  1. National Capital Territory of Delhi – It covers Delhi and New Delhi.
  2. Haryana – Bhiwani, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Jhajjar (Jhajjar and Bahadurgarh),
  3. Mahendragarh, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sonipat, Mewat, Palwal, Jind, Karnal
  4. Uttar Pradesh – Baghpat, Bulandshahr, Gautam Buddha Nagar District (Noida and
  5. Greater Noida), Ghaziabad, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut Hapur,
  6.  Rajasthan – Alwar, Bharatpur

Zones of NCR

  •      Faridabad – Ballabgarh Complex
  •      Ghaziabad – Loni – Bulandshahr Complex
  •      Gurgaon – Manesar Complex
  •      Noida – Greater Noida Complex
  •      Sonipat – Bahadurgarh Complex
  •      Sonipat – Kundli Complex

The planning body for the region is the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB). It has issued two regional plans, the “Regional Plan 2001, National Capital Region” approved in 1988, and the “Regional Plan 2021, National Capital Region” approved in 2005. Topics covered by the 2001 plan included transport, telecommunications, power and water supply, waste and sewerage, education, health, the environment, housing and the “counter magnet” areas. The 2021 plan extended these with the additional topics of social infrastructure, heritage, tourism, rural development and disaster management.