The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) Act, 1985 established a statutory body to plan and coordinate development in the National Capital Region (NCR). It encompasses Delhi and parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The Act mandates the preparation of a Regional Plan and functional plans, ensuring balanced growth and infrastructure development. The NCRPB oversees the implementation of these plans to prevent haphazard urbanization.