Major boost to regional connectivity, economic growth and urban mobility
Chandigarh, March 24 – The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, has approved the implementation of the Delhi–Panipat–Karnal Namo Bharat (Regional Rapid Transit System–RRTS) corridor. The project marks a significant step towards strengthening fast, safe, and modern public transport infrastructure in the state.
As per the approved proposal, the corridor will extend from Delhi to Panipat and further up to Karnal, covering a total length of approximately 136.30 km. The estimated total project cost is around ₹33,051.15 crore, out of which the share of the Haryana Government is ₹7,472.11 crore. The state’s contribution will be released in a phased manner.
The project proposes 11 stations in Haryana, which will provide seamless and high-speed connectivity between urban and semi-urban areas of the state and the National Capital Region. The corridor is expected to significantly reduce travel time, ease road congestion, and contribute to pollution control.
The Cabinet also approved that the depot infrastructure will be jointly planned by NCRTC and the concerned land-owning agency. The depot will be developed at ground level, with provisions for commercial development above it, enabling additional revenue generation.
To strengthen the financial viability of the project, provisions have been made under the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy to allow higher Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in areas around RRTS stations. This will promote planned urban development and generate additional resources for the project.
The Cabinet has designated the Administrative Secretary, Town & Country Planning Department, as the Nodal Officer for the project and authorized him to sign agreements and related documents with NCRTC. The Chief Minister has also been empowered to approve any changes or modifications required during implementation to address bottlenecks or difficulties.
The Cabinet also desired that this RRTS corridor be extended beyond Karnal to Panchkula via Kurukshetra and Saha, and the matter be taken up with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India and the NCRTC.
This corridor is expected to improve access to employment, trade, education, and healthcare, while promoting balanced and sustainable regional development.