Cabinet approves new industrial policy with focus on non-polluting sectors

The Delhi government has approved a new industrial policy that outlines a ten-year roadmap for developing a clean, knowledge-based industrial economy in the Capital, with a focus on high-value, non-polluting sectors, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said on Wednesday. 

The Industrial Policy, 2026, approved in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, also allocated Rs 1,000 crore under Mukhyamantri Udyamshree Yojana for five years to promote new industries and create jobs, said the statement.

Under the new policy, special incentives will be given for 10 priority sectors, including Information Technology (IT), global capability centres, data centres, healthcare, research and modern manufacturing, as per the CMO.

“Women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will receive additional support for business modernisation and expansion. Employers hiring women will receive higher incentives for each woman recruited. Women and young people will also receive special attention under skill development programmes. These provisions aim to expand business and employment opportunities for women entrepreneurs and employees,” said the statement. 

Advance technology hub

Ms. Gupta said the policy focuses on making better use of the Capital’s economic potential by encouraging advanced technology, research, specialised services and high-value-added industries. “Over the next 10 years, it aims to create an investment-friendly environment, provide necessary support to entrepreneurs, promote women-led enterprises and generate new employment opportunities for young people. It will also seek to steer Delhi’s industrial economy towards a more modern, cleaner and knowledge-based model,” she said. 

Ms. Gupta said that considering the needs of different sectors, tailored incentives would be provided for capital investment, office or workspace rentals, new hiring, research, certification, technological modernisation, energy conservation and skill development. The policy will also encourage resource reuse and waste reduction, she added. 

For instance, for IT and digital services a 25% incentive on digital infrastructure investment, up to ₹10 crore (₹12 crore for women), will be available for three years. Also, an office rental assistance of 40%, up to ₹2 crore, will also be provided for three years, as per the statement.