The Central Government has officially expanded the National Capital Region (NCR) by incorporating five districts from Rajasthan, a move aimed at fostering coordinated regional development around Delhi. The amendment to the Schedule of the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) Act, 1985, was finalized after securing consent from the concerned state governments and consulting the NCR Planning Board.
New Districts Included in NCR
Under the revised notification, the entire districts of Alwar, Khairthal-Tijara, Bharatpur, and Deeg in Rajasthan have been brought within the NCR ambit. Additionally, partial inclusion has been granted for the Kotputli-Behror district. Specifically, the tehsils of Behror, Bansur, Neemrana, Mandan, and Narayanpur are now part of the NCR, while Kotputli, Viratnagar, and Pavta tehsils remain outside the region.
This revision supersedes the earlier 2013 notification that defined Rajasthan's NCR areas. The expansion is expected to facilitate integrated regional planning, improved infrastructure, enhanced connectivity, and more coordinated urban growth across the expanded region.
Impact on Regional Development
The inclusion of these districts is anticipated to boost economic activities and infrastructure projects, aligning with the NCRPB's objective of balanced development. The move also aims to decongest Delhi by promoting growth in peripheral areas.
According to government sources, the amendment was made after thorough consultations and with the consent of the Rajasthan government. The NCRPB will now oversee planning and development in these newly added areas, ensuring adherence to regional plans.
Background of NCR Expansion
The NCR was originally constituted in 1985 to promote planned development in the region surrounding Delhi. It includes areas from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi. The latest expansion marks the first major revision of Rajasthan's NCR boundaries in over a decade.
The notification is expected to streamline governance and attract investments in sectors like real estate, transportation, and public utilities. Local authorities in the included tehsils have welcomed the decision, citing potential for better infrastructure and job creation.
