Correct option is C
The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) was established in 1985 through an Act of Parliament, the National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985. The NCRPB was created to promote balanced and sustainable development in the National Capital Region (NCR), which includes Delhi and its surrounding areas in the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Key Objectives of the National Capital Region Planning Board:
- Coordinated Planning and Development: The main objective of the NCRPB is to ensure coordinated planning and development of the National Capital Region, preventing the uncontrolled expansion of Delhi and promoting the development of surrounding areas.
- Balanced Regional Development: The Board focuses on balanced regional development by improving infrastructure, ensuring sustainable development, and reducing the pressure on Delhi by promoting growth in satellite towns like Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad.
- Preparation of Regional and Sub-Regional Plans: The NCRPB is responsible for preparing a Regional Plan for the entire NCR and Sub-Regional Plans for the constituent areas, which focus on land use, transport, housing, industry, and environment.
- Financial Assistance: The NCRPB provides financial assistance to state governments and local authorities for the implementation of development projects in the region.
- Governance: The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs is the Chairperson of the NCRPB, ensuring that the board operates at a high level with active coordination between different states and the Union Government.
