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The Regional Plan 2041 for the National Capital Region has proposed the development of up to eight new greenfield townships and a high-speed transport network aimed at enabling travel between Delhi and major NCR cities within 30 minutes. The draft plan, which will be discussed in a meeting of the NCR Planning Board (NCRPB) on June 16, outlines a long-term strategy for decentralised urban growth through the creation of new economic and residential hubs across Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan. The plan emphasises that new settlements should be self-sustaining and equipped with modern civic infrastructure, drawing inspiration from advanced smart city projects developed under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, the plan stated. A key feature of the plan is "30-minute NCR", under which high-speed rail systems and heli-taxis would significantly reduce travel times across the NCR region. It calls for exploring the feasibility of fast rail links connecting Delhi with major NCR urban
Patients across Delhi-NCR are increasingly struggling to navigate India's healthcare system, often leaving consultations with unanswered questions and turning to internet for guidance, according to a study. The study findings from the India Patient Navigation and Confusion Index (IPNCI) 2026, conducted among 1,000 respondents across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, revealed significant gaps in patient guidance, care coordination, and healthcare navigation. The findings showed that 73.8 per cent of respondent patients felt rushed during doctor consultations, while 78.5 per cent searched Google or social media after their appointments due to lack of clarity regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, or next steps. Additionally, 70 per cent of respondents reported not receiving clear guidance on where to go next for tests, diagnostics, or specialist consultations, exposing major gaps in care continuity, the study, an initiative of Pacific OneHealth Hospital in association .
Senior IAS officer Sajjan Singh Yadav has been appointed as the CEO of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), an order said on Tuesday. According to the order issued by the services department, Yadav will replace former CEO Kaushal Raj Sharma, a 2006 AGMUT cadre officer, who was posted as Secretary to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu in April this year. Yadav, a 1995-batch officer of the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, has held several roles in the national capital in the past, including that of DJB CEO. The IAS officer has also been given the additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary (Industries) and Chairperson (DSIIDC), relieving senior officer Santosh D Vaidya from these additional charges.