Tag: NCR Regional Plan 2041

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NCZ Restoration Highlights Delayed Mapping of Aravali Zones

NEW DELHI: The NCR Regional Plan 2041 is set to restore the Natural Conservation Zone (NCZ) fully, with the approval anticipated from the NCR Planning Board on Tuesday. To ensure compliance, the Board must accelerate the mapping of this zone, especially in light of the diminishing Aravali range across the region, to identify any violations and prompt states to rectify them. In April 2022, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) mandated the Board to finalize the mapping of the NCZ. Experts focused on the Aravali and NCZ protection have urged the Board to hasten the process to align with the tribunal’s…

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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…