New Delhi: Delhi is likely to get 200 global capability centres (GCCs), set up two dedicated technology districts and train nearly six lakh youths in digital skills by 2031, according to Delhi government’s draft Information Technology Policy 2026-31.The policy proposes financial incentives for technology companies, including a 10% electricity tariff rebate, reimbursement of internet expenses up to Rs 5 lakh annually and an employment incentive of Rs 25,000 per employee per year for three years for GCCs annually creating at least 500 jobs. South Delhi, Dwarka and East Delhi are being considered as technology hubs, with Delhi government proposing at least two innovation and technology districts equipped with office space, laboratories, co-working facilities and digital infrastructure. The draft also proposes converting underutilised government land into IT parks and startup hubs in coordination with Delhi Development Authority and Public Works Department. The policy has been drafted to position Delhi as a leading technology and digital economy hub and attract domestic and international IT investments by promoting startups and global capability centres and creating a skilled workforce. It also seeks to make governance easy by making public services accessible online, integrating departmental systems, and reducing paperwork and repeated documentation. According to the policy, government proposes a single-window clearance mechanism with a target of processing standard approvals within 30 days. A dedicated GCC facilitation cell will be set up to coordinate investment and establishment-related support for companies. The proposed incentives also include a diversity-linked benefit of Rs 5,000 per month per eligible woman, SC/ST or person with disability employee for five years, training reimbursement of Rs 5,000 per employee per certification in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and cybersecurity, and a 25% subsidy on specialised research and development equipment for eligible GCCs, capped at Rs 2 crore. A Delhi Centre for Emerging Tech is proposed to promote applied research and help state departments adopt new technologies, apart from Centres of Excellence in AI, blockchain, data analytics and cybersecurity. Digital Delhi Skills Mission will train six lakh youths in AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics and digital marketing by 2031. The policy also targets reaching 25-30 lakh students through DIKSHA for cyber safety and digital media literacy, while coding, AI literacy and cybersecurity education would be introduced in school curricula from Class 6th.
