Haryana Revives Panchgram Project: 5 New Greenfield Cities Planned Near Delhi

The State of Haryana is again raising its ambitious Panchgram Project for which the plans have been pending for years. The plan entails the development of five new greenfield cities in the State, situated at different points along the KMP Expressway.

The aim behind this plan is to develop planned urban centres that will be able to cope with future population growth in the state as well as reduce the burden on other urban areas like Gurugram and improve the entire Delhi-NCR region. These cities will have modern infrastructure facilities, green spaces, smart civic amenities and will be easily accessible from main highways and transportation routes.

Nevertheless, although the project has gained new impetus through the NCR Draft Regional Plan 2041, yet the project is still at a planning and developmental stage and many issues need to be addressed before anything tangible can be accomplished.

What Is the Panchgram Project?

The Panchgram Project is the initiative by the state of Haryana for developing five new greenfield cities along the 135 km long KMP Expressway. The idea was introduced some years ago, and the state of Haryana gave its approval to the Panchgram Development Bill in 2018. This proposal included the establishment of five new cities along the KMP Corridor.

However, the plan faced certain delays in between. The idea is being revived again with the help of NCR’s Draft Regional Plan 2041 that promotes the development of five new greenfield cities along the KMP corridor.

It is, therefore, more like a reviving and planning process rather than constructing five complete cities at the very outset.

Where Will the Five New Cities Come Up?

Both sides of the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway, which is often referred to as the KMP Expressway, will see the development of these cities. It links up critical segments of Haryana’s NCR area and is an alternative route that bypasses the city of Delhi.

In the past, when project proposals for Panchgram have been brought up, various districts in Haryana such as Sonipat, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Gurugram, Rewari, Nuh, Faridabad, and Palwal have come into the picture. However, more recent mentions about the revived project proposal focus on the KMP Corridor.

This strategic position is significant due to the linkages of the KMP with various highways and urban-industrial centers in Delhi-NCR.

Why Is Haryana Reviving Panchgram Now?

Revival is directly related to population and infrastructure needs expected in the National Capital Region. Currently, cities like Gurgaon face serious challenges with regard to housing, road, water supply and other civic infrastructure facilities.

The concept of Panchgram is designed to ensure urban growth by planning new cities before there is further congestion. In contrast to the haphazard growth of settlements around the existing cities, the new greenfield cities would have a specific plan for development with separate residential, commercial, industrial, transport and civic infrastructures.

Moreover, Haryana Government has also identified KMP Corridor as one of the key areas for the growth of NCR in future. According to the state Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, the Government plans to set up a Panchgram Development Authority for the five new cities.

What Will These Greenfield Cities Look Like?

The proposed cities are likely to adopt the model of a planned city that is modern and not chaotic like many NCR regions experiencing fast growth.

Latest reports reveal plans for developing the regions using advanced civic facilities, urban planning, open spaces, modern drainage, underground utility system and efficient waste management.

Overall, the vision has even been equated with urban planning models such as the case of AURIC City and, more recently, even the urban model of Singapore.

The purpose is to develop cities that would feature infrastructure being put into place during the planning phase as opposed to being developed later when the population increases.

This may imply the existence of road networks, well-planned residential areas, business zones and industrial zones among other features.

How Could Panchgram Affect Delhi-NCR?

The project is essentially marketed as one that will help foster balanced growth within the NCR.

Delhi and its satellite cities have very limited capacity for unlimited growth. For instance, the city of Gurugram has been experiencing fast population and commercial growth, hence the stress on the roads, housing and general infrastructure.

Planned cities within the KMP Corridor can offer an alternative solution by sharing some of the future growth within a larger geographic region. In addition, new employment centers can be created thus making it unnecessary to travel long distances to existing business areas.

In essence, the project goes beyond Haryana. Its successful execution will shape the future developments in housing, manufacturing, logistics and commercial activities within the broader NCR.

The ₹20 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Question

However, the amount of funding required for the construction of such infrastructure will be massive. In fact, a recent publication in The Tribune indicated a requirement of around ₹20 lakh crore for housing, transportation and civic infrastructure in the NCR.

It does not imply that ₹20 lakh crore have been sanctioned by the authorities for Panchgram in particular. It simply means that huge funding is needed for the expansion of urban infrastructure of the NCR.

The main task will be to transform the concept into actual investment in infrastructure, land development, transportation and civic facilities.

The Biggest Challenge – where will the water come from?

In spite of the promising plans, one important problem has already occurred – water supply.

According to Union Minister and Gurugram MP Rao Inderjit Singh, the officials are asked to find a sustainable source of water prior to further development of the project. It is an important question due to the water stress in parts of southern Haryana and water supply issues in Gurugram.

The building of cities without water policy will lead to the very problems, which are going to be solved with the help of Panchgram.

What Is the Current Status of Panchgram?

Panchgram cannot at this point be considered five cities that are ready to begin immediate construction.

This plan has been given new policy backing in recent years, especially in the NCR Draft Regional Plan 2041, but more needs to happen in terms of planning, administration, and implementation.

The Haryana government intends to establish the Panchgram Development Authority, which will have the responsibility of overseeing the development of the planned cities.

It is essential to understand that announcements concerning proposed infrastructure do not automatically mean that construction, land acquisition, and possession are beginning right away.

What Comes Next?

The next step will include planning, institutional mechanisms, assessments of infrastructure and land and water resources.

In addition, the NCR Planning Board is developing the Regional Plan 2041 that will be meant to provide direction for future urban development in the entire National Capital Region. The planning board held its meeting in June 2026, and greenfield cities and sustainable urban development in NCR was discussed.

This is what remains to be seen for the success of Panchgram project.

Conclusion

The revitalized Panchgram Project of Haryana State is the most daring endeavor to redesign the future of the Delhi-NCR area by designing five new greenfield cities along the KMP Expressway.

This idea goes far beyond constructing more residential units; it means that fully modernized urban hubs with transport infrastructure, utilities, greens, commercial districts, and civic amenities will be developed from scratch.

However, there is still much work to be done before the vision takes its shape. The answers to questions about the sources of water, land, financing, governance, and implementation will define how soon the ideas will take form of working urban settlements.

Thus, Panchgram will be a promising urban growth corridor for Haryana and Delhi-NCR, but the five new cities are still a long-term development strategy rather than a finished product.

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