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4 Greenfield 'Namo' Cities To Be Built in Delhi-NCR at ₹5,000 Cr Under NCR Regional Plan-2041

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16 Jun 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:₹5,000 crore5 years4 citiesNCR Regional Plan-2041
Bodies:National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB)Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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What This Article Covers

1.Four greenfield 'Namo' cities will be developed in Delhi-NCR, one each in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, with a ₹5,000 crore investment over five years.

2.The decision was made by the National Capital Region Planning Board chaired by Union Minister Manohar Lal and attended by CMs/Urban Ministers of involved states, as part of finalizing the NCR Regional Plan-2041.

3.Cities will be chosen via a challenge, located along transport nodes like RRTS, and the NCR will be divided into three zones, including a core zone, for pollution control.

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The Union Government has approved the development of four new 'Namo' greenfield cities in the NCR region with a massive ₹5,000 crore investment. This strategic move under the upcoming NCR Regional Plan-2041 aims to decongest Delhi, promote integrated development along transport corridors, and set a model for future urban planning.

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Total Project Cost₹5,000 crore
Project Duration5 years
Number of Cities4
NCR Plan NameNCR Regional Plan-2041

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  • ›Total Project Cost: ₹5,000 crore
  • ›Project Duration: 5 years
  • ›Target this Data: ₹5,000 crore investment and 5-year timeline for 4 'Namo' cities.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB).
  • ›Target this Legal Point: NCR Planning Board Act, 1985.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which statutory body is responsible for planning the development of the National Capital Region (NCR)?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Namo' cities development plan:

1. The plan involves building four greenfield cities, one each in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

2. The total cost of the project is ₹5,000 crore to be spent over the next ten years.

3. The cities will be chosen through a challenge and will be located along transport nodes like the RRTS.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

What is the total financial outlay approved for the development of the four 'Namo' cities in the Delhi-NCR region?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is a key strategic objective behind developing the new 'Namo' cities along transport nodes like the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)?

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