New Delhi, June 16 -- The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) on Tuesday decided to formulate a scheme that would incentivise state governments to increase green cover across the region, including through the participation of private citizens and companies, at the 42nd meeting of the Board.

According to the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, the Board discussed the Regional Plan 2041 in great detail and decided to retain the existing geographical extent of the NCR, with no changes to its current area.

It was decided to encourage the use of innovative instruments like green canopy credits and non-financial tools like transferable and saleable Special Development Rights.

The meeting held on Tuesday in New Delhi was chaired by...