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NCRPB Approves ₹5,000 Cr for Four 'Namo Cities' Under Regional Plan 2041 to Decongest Delhi

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16 Jun 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:₹5,000 croreUrban population 57% (2031)Urban population 67% (2041)
Bodies:National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB)Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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What This Article Covers

1.Four new 'Namo Cities' will be developed in the National Capital Region as per the Regional Plan 2041.

2.₹5,000 crore allocated for these greenfield cities, which will be selected through a 'challenge' process based on state proposals.

3.The plan targets the projected urban population increase to 57% by 2031 and 67% by 2041, aiming for decentralized growth.

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The National Capital Region Planning Board has approved a major urban expansion plan to develop four new 'Namo Cities' with ₹5,000 crore funding under Regional Plan 2041. This aims to address NCR's projected urban population surge and promote balanced, decentralized growth in Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

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Funding Allocated₹5,000 crore
Urban Population (2031)57% (Projected)
Urban Population (2041)67% (Projected)
Nodal BodyNational Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB)

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  • ›Funding Allocated: ₹5,000 crore
  • ›Urban Population (2031): 57% (Projected)
  • ›Target this Data: ₹5,000 crore funding for four new cities.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB).
  • ›Target this Policy: Regional Plan 2041 for NCR.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) is constituted under which Act of Parliament?

Q2Statement-basedMedium

Consider the following statements regarding the news on NCR Regional Plan 2041:

1. The plan proposes to develop four greenfield cities named 'Namo Cities'.

2. The total financial allocation for these cities is ₹50,000 crore.

3. The urban population in NCR is projected to be about 67% by the year 2041.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricEasy

According to the Regional Plan 2041 discussed in the article, what is the projected urban population percentage for the National Capital Region (NCR) by the year 2031?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary objective behind developing four new greenfield cities under the NCR Regional Plan 2041, as per the article?

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