Namo Bharat Diwas 2026: India’s first RRTS completes three years
Why in the news
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) held Namo Bharat Diwas 2026 in New Delhi on 17 October 2026 to mark three years of Namo Bharat services. Union Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Minister Manohar Lal attended.
Key facts
- Corridor: 82 km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut, India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) line.
- Start: inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 20 October 2023 on a 17 km priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot; opened in phases after that.
- Full corridor: dedicated to the nation on 22 February 2026 along with the Meerut Metro.
- Solar on Track: a 110 MW captive solar power plant is being developed.
- Annual NCRTC awards were given to employees at the event.
| Ridership measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total trips since October 2023 | Over 4.5 crore |
| Current daily ridership | Over 1.1 lakh |
| Highest single-day ridership | About 1.68 lakh |
Next corridors
- Delhi-Panipat-Karnal and Delhi-Gurugram-Behror: priority corridors expected to be approved soon.
- Ghaziabad-Jewar and Noida-Faridabad-Gurugram: at the Detailed Project Report (DPR) stage.
About NCRTC
NCRTC was set up to develop a modern, safe, reliable and eco-friendly regional transport system for the National Capital Region and falls under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Its Managing Director is Shalabh Goel, and its Chairperson is D. Thara, Secretary in the ministry.
Exam angle
- First RRTS corridor: Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut, 82 km.
- Key dates: 20 October 2023 (inauguration) and 22 February 2026 (full corridor).
- Ministry: Housing and Urban Affairs.