New Delhi: Delhi may 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 govt’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. Govt proposes a single-window clearance mechanism with a target of processing standard approvals within 30 days, according to the policy. 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 VI. The policy, which would remain valid for five years after it is notified, has also proposed annual progress reviews and a mid-term assessment in 2028 for continuous updation and improvement.
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. A dedicated GCC facilitation cell will be set up to coordinate investment and establishment-related support for companies. The draft envisages a 24×7 Security Operations Centre to monitor govt IT infrastructure, alongside mandatory annual third-party cybersecurity audits of critical govt systems. A cybersecurity policy and stronger data protection mechanisms have been proposed.