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, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. With a total area of about 33,578 km2 (12,965 sq mi), it is the world's largest urban agglomeration.[citation needed]
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The concept of National Capital Region was mooted in first master plan of Delhi notified way back 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.
Four states are participant in National Capital Region (NCR) of India. These are -
| Area-wise contribution of participating states in the NCR. | |
|---|---|
| State | Area Contributed |
| NCT Delhi | 1,483 km2 (573 sq mi) |
| Haryana | 13,413 km2 (5,179 sq mi) |
| Uttar Pradesh | 10,853 km2 (4,190 sq mi) |
| Rajasthan | 7,829 km2 (3,023 sq mi) |
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 as of 2001 census is 13,782,976 persons, population in 2007 was around 17 million.
Bounding Delhi on west, north and south Haryana contributes 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 are :-
Rajasthan lies to the south-west of Delhi. Though it does not share boundary with Delhi but still it is integral part of the NCR and forms its south-western core.
Uttar Pradesh (UP) is a major contributor in the NCR. It bounds Delhi on the east and forms eastern territory of the NCR. The districts of the state included in NCR are :-
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 five states, 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 commutable distance from Delhi, should have their own established roots and potential of growth and should not be centres of either religious, strategic or environmental importance.
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