The National Capital Region (NCR) in India is a name for the conurbation or metropolitan area which encompasses the entire National Capital Territory of Delhi as well as urban areas ringing it in neighbouring states of Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. With a total area of about 33,578 km2 (12,965 sq mi), it is the world's second largest urban agglomeration by population and the largest by area.[1]
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The concept of National Capital Region was mooted in first master plan of Delhi, notified in 1962. The aim of the concept was to develop a metropolitan area around Delhi, so as to divert increasing pressure of population from the region. The concept was essential in order to protect Delhi's infrastructure from excessive pressure and a planned development of the region.
NCR is the India's largest and world's second largest agglomeration with a population of 22,157,000.[2]
The whole of the National Capital Territory, and parts of three neighbouring states lie within the National Capital Region (NCR) of India as per the Delhi Master Plan 2021. These are: -
| State | Area in km2 | Area in miles2 | Population 2011 Census |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT of Delhi | 1,483 | 573 | 16,753,265 |
| Haryana | 13,413 | 5,179 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | 10,853 | 4,190 | |
| Rajasthan | 7,829 | 3,023 |
The National Capital Territory of Delhi lies central to the National Capital Region. It includes the city of Delhi and New Delhi, the seat of India's central government. This region has largest concentration of population in whole of the NCR. The population of Delhi at the 2011 census was 16,753,265 persons.
Bordering Delhi on the west, north and south, Haryana contributes the largest area, 13,413 km2 (5,179 sq mi), to the National Capital Region and forms its western and northern territory. The districts of the state included in NCR (with their 2011 Census populations) are :-
Uttar Pradesh (UP) provides a major portion of the NCR. It borders Delhi on the east and forms the eastern territory of the NCR. The districts of the state included in NCR (with their 2011 Census populations) are :-
Rajasthan borders Delhi to the west and forms the western territory of the NCR. The district of the state that is included is:
The Plan aims to promote growth and balanced development of the whole region through providing economic base in the identified major settlements (Metro Centres/Regional Centres) for absorbing economic development impulse of Delhi, efficient transport network, development of physical infrastructure, rational land use pattern, improved environment and quality of life.
Counter-magnet towns are identified as those that can be developed as alternative centres of growth and attract migrants to them rather than Delhi. Promoting growth of counter magnet towns are the principal components of the strategy to reduce both migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area.
These towns are located in six states- Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab, in addition to Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan, which are already part of the national capital region.
The criterion for selecting counter magnet towns are that they should not be within approximately. 250 km. from Delhi, should have their own established roots and potential of growth and should not be centres of either religious, strategic or environmental importance.
These are:-
The development of the region has given strong impetus to the development of real estate in this entire region. Leading developers like Tata Housing has come up luxury properties such as Raisina Residency and Primanti in Gurgaon. In other areas as well many leading real estate brands have strong presence and are constructing properties in large scale.
