The Delhi Master Plan 2047, notified on August 20, 2026, outlined a major push for digital infrastructure, including 5G networks, optical-fibre connectivity, smart poles and unified command-and-control centres.
The plan proposes the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for traffic forecasting, dynamic management of public transport fleets and parking, while integrating real-time commuter information and coordinating different transport modes through app-based platforms.
Under the digital infrastructure framework, local bodies may establish unified command-and-control centres for emergency response. Public areas will also feature smart poles equipped with CCTV cameras, sensors and public information systems.
The Information Technology department has proposed an integrated technology and innovation zone covering AI, semiconductor development, drone technology, startups, digital governance and advanced computing. The proposal includes 25-30 acres for a Semiconductor and electronics ecosystem, 10-20 acres for a drone innovation and testing ecosystem, 5-10 acres for a DISHA innovation hub and 1-2 acres for a state data centre and AI Infrastructure, taking the combined indicative land requirement to 41-62 acres.
The plan builds on Delhi’s 2026-27 Budget, which allocated Rs 10 million each for developing a Semiconductor Policy and a Drone Policy.
The master plan also calls for cybersecurity measures and adherence to global standards for wireless and broadband connectivity. Data centres will be permitted in industrial areas, while space or ducts for optical fibre will be provided along street sections with a right-of-way of 12 metres or more, subject to feasibility.