Delhi’s 2041 Plan: Fast Trains and New Townships Ahead
NEW DELHI: The National Capital Region’s Regional Plan 2041 proposes the establishment of up to eight new greenfield townships along with a high-speed transport network aimed at facilitating travel between Delhi and key NCR cities within 30 minutes. This draft plan, which will be reviewed during the NCR Planning Board (NCRPB) meeting on June 16, sets out a long-term strategy for decentralized urban expansion by creating new economic and residential hubs in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan. The initiative highlights the need for new settlements to be self-sustaining and furnished with modern civic infrastructure, taking cues from leading smart city…