DDA Approves Influent Zone Plan for Jangpura-Sarai Kale Khan Stretch: NCRTC.

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has approved the Influent Zone Plan for the Jangpura-Sarai Kale Khan stretch, a crucial step towards the final phase of operational readiness for the corridor, an official from the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) confirmed.

The Influent Zone Plan defines land use and development regulations surrounding major infrastructure projects like rapid transit lines, ensuring planned urban growth and effective management of their broader impact.

NCRTC Managing Director Shalab Goel announced the approval during the Namo Bharat Diwas event held on Monday. “Recently, the Influent Zone Plan from Jangpura to Sarai Kale Khan has been approved by the Delhi Development Authority,” he said. NCRTC currently serves about four crore commuters and aims to increase this capacity to approximately 8.4 crore passengers in the coming years.

Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokan Sahu and MoHUA Secretary and NCRTC Chairperson Srinivas Katikithala were also present at the event. Sahu unveiled the signature tune of Namo Bharat, composed by blending various Indian classical melodies to symbolize joy and cultural harmony for commuters.

Namo Bharat, formerly known as RapidX, is a regional rapid rail system operated by NCRTC across the National Capital Region (NCR). The idea of a regional rapid transit network linking Delhi with neighboring cities dates back to the late 1990s. The Government of India established NCRTC in 2013 to implement eight Regional Rapid Transit Systems (RRTS) aimed at easing congestion in Delhi and improving connectivity within a 100-200 km radius.

The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor, currently under phased development, has 55 km operational with 11 stations. The remaining sections are expected to be commissioned soon. Additionally, power procurement through exchanges is being expanded to cover drawal points in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi as the corridor grows.