All about National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB)

As more and more people migrate to the national capital region, causing immense pressure on its infrastructure and residential landscape, it becomes important to develop the nearby areas to accommodate this population. To make this happen, the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) was established. The NCRPB was established by an act of Parliament in 1985 to coordinate the planning of the NCR across districts in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan. The board is chaired by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister and includes members from NCR states. The NCR Planning Board is a unique example of inter-state and inter-agency coordination and harmonised regional development in the country.

 

 

Map of NCR

Source: NCRPB

Functions of National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB)

The board is responsible for performing the following responsibilities:

Making regional plans

The NCRPB is responsible for preparing the regional plan and the functional plans and to arrange for the preparation of sub-region plans and project plans by the national capital territory and the other participating states.

Overseeing co-ordination

The NCRPB is the coordinating authority for the implementation and enforcement of the regional and functional plans as well as sub-regional/project plans through the NCT of Delhi and the participating states.

Monitoring

The board must ensure that the NCT Delhi and the participating states follow systematic processes with respect to project formulation, priorities for the NCR or its sub-regions and phased development of the NCR according to the regional plans.

Arrangement of funds

The board is in-charge of arranging and oversee the financing of development projects in the national capital region through funds from the Centre, states and other revenue sources. The NCRPB provides financial assistance to state governments and implementing agencies out of the NCRPB Fund, set up under Section 22 (1) of the NCRPB Act, 1985.

NCR regional plans  

NCR Regional Plan 2021

The NCR Regional Plan 2021 was notified in September 2005 to develop the entire NCR as a region of global excellence, amid growing population in the region. The population of the NCR is projected to touch 641.38 lakhs in 2021. It is expected that the population of NCR-Delhi sub-region would be 225 lakhs by 2021 and 163.50 lakhs, 49.38 lakhs and 203.50 lakhs for the Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh sub-regions, respectively.

The NCR Regional Plan 2021 aims to promote economic growth and balanced development of the region, through the following measures:

• Providing a suitable economic base for growth, by identifying and developing regional settlements capable of absorbing the economic development of Delhi.
• Providing efficient and economic rail and road transport networks that are integrated according to the land use patterns, to support balanced development in such settlements.
• Minimising the adverse impact on the environment, as a result of development of the NCR.
• Developing urban settlements with infrastructure such as power, communication, transport, drinking water and sewerage that are at par with the facilities in Delhi.
• Providing a rational pattern of land usage.
• Promoting sustainable developments that improve quality of life.
• Harmonious usage of land at the regional level, based on a careful study of the region’s natural features, socio-economic activities and susceptibility to natural disasters.
• Development of metro and regional centres to drive growth.

• Providing regional transport linkages and mass transport systems.
• Construction of peripheral expressways and orbital rail corridor around Delhi.
• Development of core urban infrastructure, including water supply, sewerage, power and transport in the NCR’s towns.
• Developing model industrial estates and SEZs outside NCT-Delhi, to boost the region’s economy.

See also: All about Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO)

 

Draft NCR Regional Plan 2041

With increasing urbanisation levels in NCR, the region is going to be the largest agglomeration in the world by 2030, which presents major challenges for its future. To address this challenge, the 2041 draft regional plan for the national capital region was published in 2021. However, it is yet to be notified.

Key highlights of Regional Plan 2041

NCR delineation

The geographical size of the region will be contiguous circular region of 100 km radius from Rajghat (Delhi). Beyond 100 km radius and up to existing NCR boundary, all notified cities/towns along with a corridor of 01 km on either side of connecting expressways/ national highways/ state highways/ regional rapid transit system will be included. The decision to include or omit Tehsils lying partly within this 100 km delineation is left to the respective state government.

 

Main priorities

The priority areas for the plan are urban regeneration, future ready infrastructure, multi-modal transport & logistics, industries & MSME, economic corridor, tourism, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) & leisure, farm income & traditional economy, skill development & employment, smart & digital NCR and ease of doing business.

 

Transit oriented development

The plan proposes Transit Oriented Development along major transport corridors, high FAR (Floor Area Ratio),  TDR (Transferable Development Rights), vertical brown field re-development, mix land use in old parts of cities and smaller towns to promote medical/educational/tourism hubs, affordable rental housing are transformative in nature and will go a long way in meeting demands of rapid urbanisation.

 

Water management

Water is going to be a scarce resource and the plan proposals of decentralised STPs with dual piping and recycled water will address the water scarcity.

 

Multi-level connectivity

The plan lays key focus on multi-modal connectivity across NCR through air, road, rail and inland waterway connectivity. It proposes 30-minute connectivity through super-fast trains within major cities of NCR as well as proposes to explore feasibility of 30- minute mass transit rail system from nearest NCR boundaries to Delhi.

 

Environment safety

The plan proposes to promote electric mobility infrastructure to help environment conservation. Urban regeneration, ease of living, slum-free NCR, 24 hours air ambulance, Swachh and Smart NCR are major initiatives of this plan.

 

List of projects by NCRPB

Ongoing projects with loan from NCRPB till December 2023

Transport sector project (PHED Haryana)

1. Improvement of Sanoli Panipat Road (RD 7.200 to 18.310 upto (GT road NH-44) left out portion which is not covered under newly declared (NH-709 AD) in Panipat district
2. Improvement by four laning of Panipat (GT Road NH-44) to Dahar upto NH-709 (Section RD 3.00 to 6.700) in Panipat District
3. Improvement (widening & strengthening) of 2 laning with paved shoulders of Chhuchhakwas-Matanhail-Bahu-Karoli (CMBK) Road from km. 0 to 37.978 in Jhajjar district, Haryana, by HSRDC/PWD B&R Haryana
4. Strengthening of Meham to Kalanaur to Beri upto Distt. Boundary (i/c MDR-122) road from km. 0.000 to 33.880 in Rohtak District, Haryana
5. Strengthening of Jhajjar to Kosli Road Km. 0.000 to 30.000 in Jhajjar District, Haryana
6. Construction of Flyover on Sukhpura Chowk on old NH- 71A from Km 4.975 to 5.695 (720 Mtr.) in Rohtak District, Haryana
7. Improvement of Nuh Palwal road (k.m. 2.00 to 32.00) (SH-13) (id 3536) in Nuh & Palwal District, Haryana
8. Construction of Flyover along carrier lined channel crossing Panipat-Safido-Jind-Bhiwani Road (SH-14) in Panipat District, Haryana
9. Construction of ROB on Jind –Panipat Railway Section at Km. 68 / 21 A- 22 & Delhi Ambala Section at KM. 89/18-19 in Panipat District, Haryana
10. Construction of ROB Parallel to the existing ROB on Panipat G.T. Road to Dahar upto NH-709 on Delhi- Ambala Railway Section at km. 87/1-2 in Panipat District,Haryana
11. Strengthening of Rohtak Kharkhoda Delhi Border road from km.11.200 to 22.200 in Rohtak District, Haryana

Sewerage sector projects

1. Providing renovation of existing 7 MLD STP based on MBBR technology followed by tertiary treatment and chlorination,Ganaur town in Sonipat district
2. Providing renovation of existing 4.5 MLD STP based on MBBR technology followed by tertiary treatment and chlorination, Kharkhoda town in Sonipat district
3. Upgradation and renovation of existing 5 MLD STP based on MBBR technology followed by tertiary treatment in Samalkha town in Panipat district
4. Upgradation of existing 5.5 MLD STP & 5 MLD STP (MBBR technology) followed by tertiary treatment & chlorination at Kosli Road & Sampla road respectively along with some balance pipeline laying, Jhajjar town
5. Sewerage scheme in left out areas & recently approved colonies in Kalanaur town and renovation of the existing 3.5 MLD STP based on MBBR technology followed by tertiary treatment and chlorination, Kalanur town in Rohtak district
6. Sewerage scheme in left out areas & recently approved colonies in Sampla town and upgradation & renovation of the existing 4 MLD STP based on MBBR technology followed by tertiary treatment in Sampla town in Rohtak district
7. Modification of existing STP with Tertiary Treatment, Effluent Disposal from STP Sohna to Nuh Drain and Laying of Sewerage System for Balance approved colonies as well as taping of drains of Sohna town.

Water sector

1. Alwar Water Supply Upgradation Project
2. Tijara Water Supply Upgradation Project
3. Rajgarh Water Supply Upgradation Project
4. Behror Water Supply Upgradation Project
5. Bhiwadi Water Supply Improvement Project
6. Reorganization of Urban Water Supply Scheme Khairthal,
7. Alwar District from PHED, Rajasthan

Transport sector (PHED Rajasthan)

1. Upgradation Strengthening & Development work on Barod to
2. Shahjhanpur Road C.C. in VILLAGE PORTION Km 0/0 to 9/900 , 10/750 to 14/600 & 15/400 to 16/400 ( MDR-206)
3. Upgradation Strengthening & Development Reconstruction work on NH-8 to Pahadi Km 0/0 to 11/100)
4. Upgradation Strengthening & Development & Re-Construction work on Behror to Bhumarika Road Km 0/0 to 12/0
5. Upgradation strengthening and Development work on Harsoli- Bibirani- Kotkasim- Budhibawal- Tapukra road Km 45/0 to 57/200, 62/900 to 64/500 & 74/0 to 76/200
6. Upgradation , Strengthening and development work of Kotkasim Ladpur-Tijara Firojpur Jhirka District Border Km 6/0 to 40/0
7. Upgradation , Strengthening and development work of Alipur –
8. Khedi- Khanpur Dagran- Pur- Nimlaka- Kalgaon- Hingwaheda – Tizara-Firozpur -Jhirka road
9. Upgradation Strengthening & Development & Re-Construction work on Tapukara to Milakpur Km 0/0 to 7/500
10. Construction of 6 lane ROB with Limited Height Subway (LHS) including Electrification work at L/C-211, Goner road, Dantli on JP-DLI Railway line in Jaipur
11. Construction of 3 lane ROB parallel to existing Jhotwara ROB from Panchayat Bhawan/SBBJ Bank to Ambabari T-Junction, Jaipur
12. Construction of 4 lane ROB with LHS in lieu of LC-200, Bassi Town, Jaipur

 

Completed projects with loan assistance

Land development projects (Haryana Urban Development Authority)

1. Development of residential sector 2, Faridabad
2. Residential scheme of Sector 64, Faridabad
3. Development of residential sector 38, Gurgaon
4. Residential sector 2, Sonepat
5. Residential scheme of Sector 7 & 8 (part), Sonepat
6. Development of residential sector 9 and 9A, Bahadurgarh
7. Development of residential sectors 11 & 12, Panipat
8. Development of residential sectors 13 & 17, Panipat
9. Development of residential sectors 18, Panipat
10. Development of residential sectors 24, Panipat
11. Development of residential sectors 2 & 3 (part), Rohtak
12. Development of residential sectors 2, 3 and 4 (part), Rohtak
13. Development of residential sector 2, Palwal
14. Development of Brass Market, Rewari
15. Development of residential sector 3 (part II), Rewari
16. Development of shopping centre at sector 3, Rewari
17. Development of residential sector 4, Rewari
18. Shopping Centre at sector 6, Dharuhera
19. Development of residential sectors 4 & 7, Gurgaon
20. Development of residential sectors 32 and part sector 39, Gurgaon
21. Development of residential sector 40, Gurgaon
22. Development of residential sector 39, Gurgaon
23. Development of industrial sector 59, Faridabad
24. Development of industrial sector 58, Faridabad
25. Development of Sectors 15 (industrial), 18, 19 and 20 at Gurgaon
26. Development of industrial sector 25 (phase II) for informal sector, Panipat
27. Development of industrial sector 7, Panipat
28. Development of Growth Centre, Bawal
29. Development of Industrial Model Township Phase-I at Manesar
30. Industrial Estate, Barhi (Gannaur)
31. Development of Industrial Estate, Ph. IV at Kundli
32. Development of Sector-2 (Resd.) at Bahadurgarh
33. Development of Sector-62 (Residential) at Faridabad
34. Development of Sector-65, Faridabad
35. Development of Sector-27, Gurgaon
36. Development of Sector-28, Gurgaon
37. Development of Sector-44/47 (Resd.) at Faridabad
38. Urban Renewal Project at Deuba Colony, Faridabad
39. Urban Renewal Project at Bapu Nagar, Faridabad
40. Development of Industrial Zone Sector 34-35, Gurgaon, Haryana

Transport sector projects

1. Widening/ re-alignment of Badkhal – Surajkund road starting from Ankhir Chowk to Prahladpur (Delhi border), Faridabad
2. Construction of external link road connecting with sector 17, Gurgaon
3. Widening & strengthening of existing Mehrauli road from National Highway 8 to Gurgaon – Delhi border, Gurgaon side
4. Widening & strengthening of Old Delhi Road from Dundahera border to National Highway 8, from Atul Kataria Chowk to Mahavir Chowk and from Mahavir Chowk upto Management Development Institute, Gurgaon
5. Upgradation of Roads in the NCR – Haryana
6. Construction of Transport Nagar at Panipat
7. Construction of Road from Northern Bye-pass Rohtak to NH-71
8. (to be used as slip road), in Rohtak district
9. Widening and strengthening of road from NH-71 to NH-10 via Singhpura Kalan to Singpura Khurd, Bahujamalpur in Rohtak district
10. Construction of 2 lane Road Over Bridge in lieu of level crossing No. 45-A/T-3 at Km. 60/6-7 near Hailly Mandi Kulana Road East cabin on Delhi- Rewari Section
11. Construction of 2 lane Road Over Bridge in lieu of level crossing No. 25B at Km. 31/8-9 on Delhi Rewari Railway Line on Gurgaon Daulatabad Section
12. Construction of 2 lane Road Over Bridge in lieu of level crossing No. 28 on Delhi Rewari Section at crossing of Gurgaon Farrukh Nagar Jhajjar road at Gurgaon.
13. Construction of two lane ROB at l.C no. 58B on Delhi- Bhatinda Railway line and 1B on Rohtak Gohana Panipat ‘ Railway Line at RD 1.20 km of circular road, Rohtak
14. Construction of 4 lane RoB at level crossing No. 61A on Delhi- Bhatinda Railway line at Rd. 89.7 Km of Rohtak- Bhiwani road
15. Construction of 2 lanes RoB at level crossing no. 59A on Delhi- Bhatinda railway line at Rohtak
16. Construction of Bypass in Kharkhoda in Sonepat district
17. Construction of 2 lanes ROB at Bahadurgarh on L.C No. 23-C in Km 29/2-3 on Delhi Bhatinda Railway line crossing Bahadurgarh Nahara Road in Jhajjar District
18. Improvement of Jahazgarh Chhuchhakwas Dadri Road (SH20)(Km 73.100 to Km 95.150)
19. Improvement of Gurgaon Farrukhnagar Jhajjar Road (SH 15A) (Km 5.5to km 45.25)
20. Improvement of Rohtak kharkhoda Delhi Road (SH 18) (Km 10.2 to km 40.76)
21. Project for widening and Strengthening to 10 Mtr. of Hodal Nuh
22. Pataudi Patauda road km. 0 to 96.20 up NH-71 (MDR No. 132) in Palwal, Mewat, Gurgaon and Rewari District.
23. Four laning, widening and strengthening of Gurgaon – Nuh –
24. Rajasthan Border (SH-13)(Km 7+200 to 95+890)
25. Improvement of Sampla Jhajjar Road (SH 20) (Km 44.12 to km 65.46)
26. Improvement of Sonepat kharkhoda Sampla Road (SH 20) (Km 10.125 to km 43.4)
27. Widening and Up gradation of Rai Nahra Bahadurgarh Road (MDR 138) ( Km 0.00 to 37.3960)
28. Improvement (4 laning) of Murthal Sonipat Road (SH 20) (Km 0.0 to km 10.125)
29. Improvement of Punhana to Jorhera Road Km. 0.00 to Km. 6.780 in Mewat Distt., Haryana.
30. Improvement of MAM NH 10 road by providing widening of carriageway, footpath and drainage from Km 70.100 to 79.200 in MC limit Rohtak
31. Two land ROB at Railway crossing no. 19-C on Subana Kosli Nahar Kanina road near Kosli Railway Station at Rewari Hisar Bhatinda Railway line km. 28 1/2 in Rewari District.
32. Proposed 2 lane ROB at level crossing no. 42 at Samalkha Chullana road at RD 1.00 km. in Panipat District
33. Improvement of roads from BKP road upto GA road
34. Improvement of roads from Palwal Hathin road to Uttawar Sikrawa to Bhadas road
35. Improvement of Hodal Punhana Nagina Road
36. Provision of Service lane and drains on Gurgaon-Nuh-Alwar Road (SH-13)
37. Improvement (Four Lanning) of Rohtak Bhiwani Road in Haryana Subregion
38. Improvement (Four Laning) of Rohtak Hissar Road from Drain No. 8 to Bahujamalpur (km. 79.200 to km. 86.800) in Haryana Sub region.
39. Badli  By-pass  0  to  5.68  (new  construction  along with strengthening of existing 2 km. stretch)
40. Improvement and Widening of Five Roads in Sonepat Distt. In Haryana.
41. Improvement of Other District Roads (ODRs) in Jhajjar district in Haryana Sub region.
42. Improvement by way of four laning of Jhajjar Dhaur Beri road
43. Improvement by way of four laning of Dighal Beri Jhazgarh road.
44. Project for improvement and construction of road in Jhajjar circle of NCR sub Region – Bahadurgarh Chhara Dujana Beri Kalanur road
45. Improvement of Other District Roads (ODRs) in Gurgaon district in Haryana Sub region.
46. Widening & Strengthening of Bahadurgarh Jhajjar Road in Jhajjar district of Haryana
47. New construction of roads from Kaluka to NH-8, Sheoraj Majra to Sangwari, Barriawas to NH-8, Rojka to Asadpur, Bikaner to Gurukawas, Rewari Jhajjar road to Rewari Narnaul road via Rewari Dadri road
48. Construction of By-pass at Chhara, in Jhajjar District of Haryana
49. Construction of By-Pass at Kosli, Haryana
50. Improvement of 5 Roads in Gurgaon Distt. (reduced by 10 Cr. from August)
51. Construction of 2 lane ROB at Panipat Jatal road on Delhi
52. Ambala railway line at L/C No. 52-C in Panipat District
53. Widening & Strengthening of Gohana Lakhanmajra Bhiwani road upto district Rohtak boundary road from km. 0.000 to 37.700
54. Widening & Strengthening of UP border Sonepat Gohana upto district Sonepat boundary road from km. 11.600 to 74.000
55. Improvement by way of four laning of Rewari Kot Kasim Road upto NH-8, Shahjahanpur Rewari road upto 6 km., Rewari Narnaul Road (SH26), Rewari Mohindergarh Road, Rewari Dadri road upto proposed bypass
56. Widning & upgradation of Gurgaon-Chandu-Badli-Bahadurgarh Road
57. Development of access controlled Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway section (Manesar RD 83.320 to Palwal RD. 135.650 km) by HSIIDC,Haryana (balance works)
58. Four lanning of Jhajjar Farukhnagar-Gurgaon road in Jhajjar/Gurgaon district
59. Up gradation of 3 roads in Rewari Division (Haily mandi to Pahlawas road, kosli-Guryani to Pahlawas NH-71 and Dahina- Jatusana Road
60. Construction of additional 2 lane ROB at LC no. 3 on Hisar
61. Sadalpur Railway line crossing old DHS at RD 164.60 at Dabra Chowk, Hisar
62. Construction of Elevated Road on National Highway No 10 from Chottu ram Chowk to Old bus stand (KM 74.00 to 75.86) in Rohtak city Portion”
63. Construction of 2 lane ROB at Hodal Hassanpur road on Delhi Palwal Mathura Railway line at L/C No. 553
64. Construction of 2 lane ROB at L/C No. 54 on Jind Panipat section (location 66/9-10) crossing road along with Delhi water carrier link channel in Panipat district
65. Construction of 2 lane ROB at LC No. 55 on Jind Panipat Section Location 67/10-11 over road on Panipat Kabri road in Panipat district
66. Two lane ROB at Sonepat Purkhas road near sugar mill on Delhi Ambala Railway line L/C No. 29
67. Construction of Road from NH-10 to NH-71 at southern Bye Pass in Rohtak district
68. Widening and Strengthening with reconstruction of Punhana
69. Shikrawa road from km. 0.00 to 9.83 in Nuh District
70. Widening and Strengthening of Tauru Sarai Road upto Kota
71. Khandewala from Km. 0.00 to 12.20 in Nuh District
72. Widening and strengthening with reconstruction on Punhana Kot
73. Road from km. 000 to 11.30 in Nuh district

Water sector projects

1. Laying of Internal water distribution system in Rewari town, Haryana
2. Augmentation of drinking water supply for Rohtak district, Haryana
3. Augmentation of drinking water supply for Jhajjhar district, Haryana
4. Augmentation of drinking water supply for Gurgaon district (Non-
5. Mewat), Haryana
6. Augmentation of drinking water supply for Rewari district, Haryana
7. Augmentation of drinking water supply for Sonepat district, Haryana
8. Augmentation of drinking water supply for Faridabad district, Haryana
9. Augmentation of drinking water supply for Panipat district, Haryana
10. Augmentation of Water Supply in Rohtak, Haryana
11. Providing water supply and sewerage for Phases II, III and IV Industrial Model Township Manesar, Gurgaon
12. Augmentation of water supply at sectors serviced by Municipal Corporation
13. Augmentation of Water Supply of Faridabad (HUDA Sectors) by HUDA
14. Construction of second phase of main waterworks comprising of one treatment plant of capacity 20 MGD, storage and sedimentation tank and clear water tank near village Basai, Gurgaon
15. Augmentation of Water Supply in Palwal, Haryana
16. Augmentation of water supply in Hodal Town
17. Augmentation and Extension of Water Supply in Bahadurgarh, Dist. Jhajjar
18. Augmentation and Extension of Water Supply in Kalanaur, Dist Rohtak
19. Augmentation of water supply scheme at Sampla Town ( 3 Villages) in Rohtak District
20. Augmentation and extension of water supply in Meham Town, District Rohtak
21. Augmentation and Extension of Water Supply in Beri, Dist Jhajjar
22. Scheme for Construction of NCR Water Supply Channel in Haryana
23. Augmentation of drinking water supply scheme for villages Kosli, Bhakli and railway station area of Dist.Rewari @ 110 LPCD
24. Augmentation and Extension of Water Supply in Ganaur, Dist Sonipat
25. Providing Master Water Supply Scheme of distribution main Zone-3 (Ph-III) Urban Estate, Gurgaon
26. Providing distribution pipeline in various approved colonies of Sonepat town in District Sonepat Augmentation of water supply in Gohana Town
27. Augmentation and Extension of Water Supply in Kharkhoda
28. town,Dist.Sonepat
29. IInd water works in a newly developed area in western side of Rewari town, dist. Rewari
30. Augmentation of rural drinking water supply for Mewat region- Phase- I, Haryana

 

Conclusion

As the epicentre of India’s political activity, the seat of educational institutes of global repute and in the capacity of a mega employment market, the NCR attracts a large number of new migrants every year. In keeping up with the population increase that puts a great deal of burden on the existing infrastructure, the role of NCRPB has been extremely significant. The growth the region has seen in terms of infrastructure update in the past one decade is unmatched anywhere else.

The NCR is experiencing a blitzkrieg upgrade in its infrastructure, driven by
increased government investment and development initiatives, thanks to the constructive role by the NCRPB. There are significant advancements in the area’s transportation networks, including roads, railways and aviation,  and their impact on economic growth. These infrastructure developments aim to enhance connectivity, reduce logistics costs, and position the NCR as a global economic powerhouse.

 

FAQs

What is the address of the NCRPB?

NCRPB can be contacted on: NCR Planning Board, Core 4-B, First Floor, India Habitat Center, Phone number: 24642287 Fax: 24642163 Email: ncrpb-ada@nic.in

Which ministry has charge of the NCRPB?

The board falls under the union Housing Ministry.

Why Delhi is called NCR?

The National Capital Region (NCR) comprises Delhi and some regions around it in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.

What is the full form of NCR?

NCR is short for National Capital Region.

What is the full form of NCRPB?

NCRPB is short for National Capital Region Planning Board.

What areas are covered under the NCR?

Notified areas covered under the NCR include the whole of NCT-Delhi and certain districts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, covering an area of about 55,083 square kilometre.

Which cities are part of the NCR?

Faridabad, Gurugram, Nuh, Rohtak, Sonepat, Rewari, Jhajjhar, Gurugram, Panipat, Palwal, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Mahendragarh, Jind and Karnal in Haryana; Meerut,Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Baghpat, Hapur, Shamli andMuzaffarnagar in UP; Alwar and Bharatpur in Rajasthan; and Whole of NCT Delhi are part of the NCR.