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• NCR will develop four new greenfield cities along Namo Bharat RRTS corridors under the Regional Plan 2041.
• One city each is proposed in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan through a competitive selection process.
• Industry experts believe the move could increase housing supply, improve affordability and reduce pressure on established markets such as Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad.
• The Centre has earmarked INR 5,000 crore to support the initiative through grants, loans and guarantees.
• The cities will be planned as transit-oriented developments, with connectivity expected to drive residential and commercial growth.
The National Capital Region (NCR) is preparing to develop four new greenfield cities along the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors, a move that could help improve housing affordability and support future urban expansion across the region.
The proposal is part of the Regional Plan 2041 and was recently approved by the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB). Under the plan, one greenfield city will be developed each in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The final locations will be selected through a challenge-based process in which states will submit proposals for evaluation.
The new cities are expected to be built around existing and upcoming RRTS corridors, following a transit-oriented development model. This approach aims to create integrated urban centres where residential, commercial, social and infrastructure facilities are developed alongside high-speed public transport networks.
Real estate experts believe the initiative could play a key role in addressing rising housing costs across NCR. Property prices in several established markets, including Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida and parts of Ghaziabad, have witnessed significant appreciation over the last few years due to strong demand and infrastructure-led growth. The creation of new urban centres could provide additional housing supply and open up new residential destinations for homebuyers.
The proposed cities are also expected to reduce development pressure on existing urban clusters by distributing future population growth more evenly across the NCR region. With Delhi continuing to face land constraints and mature micro-markets becoming increasingly expensive, planners are focusing on new growth corridors supported by robust transport infrastructure.
According to officials, the cities will be designed as self-sustaining urban ecosystems rather than standalone housing clusters. Along with residential development, the projects are expected to include employment hubs, commercial districts, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and public amenities. Such planning could reduce dependence on existing city centres and encourage balanced regional growth.
The Centre has earmarked INR 5,000 crore as a combination of grants, loans and guarantees to support the development programme. The financial support is expected to help states accelerate planning and infrastructure creation in the selected locations.
The initiative is closely linked to the expansion of the Namo Bharat RRTS network, which is emerging as one of the largest regional mobility projects in the country. The high-speed transit system is designed to improve connectivity between Delhi and key cities across NCR, significantly reducing travel times and improving access to emerging development zones.
Industry stakeholders note that infrastructure-led development has previously transformed markets such as Noida, Greater Noida and Gurugram. Similar connectivity-driven growth could emerge around the new greenfield cities, creating opportunities for residential, commercial and mixed-use real estate development over the long term.
The Regional Plan 2041 envisions a more decentralised development model for NCR, with a stronger focus on sustainable urbanisation and planned expansion. The proposed cities are expected to play an important role in accommodating future population growth while supporting economic activity across the region.
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