Delhi LG Directs DDA to Plan Semiconductor and Data Centre Hub in Dwarka
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to formulate a comprehensive plan for transforming Dwarka, along with sub-cities like Rohini and Narela, into decentralized economic hubs. The initiative aims to attract non-polluting industries, specifically focusing on semiconductor plants, data centres, warehousing, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs). During a recent review meeting, Sandhu emphasized leveraging improved infrastructure, including the Urban Extension Road-II, extensive metro connectivity, and proximity to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, to draw investment. This move aligns with the Delhi government's broader strategy to draft a semiconductor policy positioning the capital as a center for chip design and research. Officials highlighted that this transformation would generate employment, create new revenue streams, and promote sustainable urban development by reducing congestion in Central Delhi. The proposal comes amid intense competition among Indian states to secure technology investments through various incentives. The DDA is tasked with creating a time-bound action plan in consultation with stakeholders to examine the feasibility of these developments, capitalizing on available land parcels and upcoming projects like the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre.
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Delhi LG Directs DDA to Plan Semiconductor and Data Centre Hub in Dwarka
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to formulate a comprehensive plan for transforming Dwarka, along with sub-cities like Rohini and Narela, into decentralized economic hubs. The initiative aims to attract non-polluting industries, specifically focusing on semiconductor plants, data centres, warehousing, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs). During a recent review meeting, Sandhu emphasized leveraging improved infrastructure, including the Urban Extension Road-II, extensive metro connectivity, and proximity to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, to draw investment. This move aligns with the Delhi government's broader strategy to draft a semiconductor policy positioning the capital as a center for chip design and research. Officials highlighted that this transformation would generate employment, create new revenue streams, and promote sustainable urban development by reducing congestion in Central Delhi. The proposal comes amid intense competition among Indian states to secure technology investments through various incentives. The DDA is tasked with creating a time-bound action plan in consultation with stakeholders to examine the feasibility of these developments, capitalizing on available land parcels and upcoming projects like the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre.
The Indian Express