Delhi plans new logistics and warehousing policy

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on May 13 that her government is in the final stages of preparing a logistics and warehousing policy aimed at improving freight movement across the capital. The proposed policy is intended to reduce congestion, strengthen supply chains and make deliveries faster and more cost-effective, according to statements reported by multiple outlets on Wednesday. The announcement adds urban freight and warehousing to the Delhi government's current economic policy agenda. The policy has not yet been formally published by the government. ### What exactly did Rekha Gupta say on May 13? Rekha Gupta said on May 13 that Delhi is close to rolling out a comprehensive Logistics and Warehousing Policy, according to reports citing the chief minister's office. Those reports said the policy is designed to make freight movement faster, more efficient and more cost-effective in the capital. (hindustantimes.com) The chief minister's office said the policy would seek to position Delhi as a modern, efficient and environmentally sustainable logistics hub through infrastructure upgrades, incentives and digital systems, Hindustan Times reported. Other reports published the same day said the plan is also meant to improve ease of doing business and attract investment. (aninews.in) ### What problem is the policy supposed to address inside Delhi? Delhi officials said the proposed policy is meant to improve freight movement and reduce congestion in a city where goods traffic competes with passenger traffic on dense urban roads. The stated goals include stronger supply chains, faster deliveries and lower logistics friction for businesses operating in the capital. (hindustantimes.com) A workstream document on the Industries Department website says the logistics policy aims to develop a cost-effective, inclusive and environment-friendly freight transportation system for Delhi that contributes to economic growth, facilitates ease of logistics and decongests the city. That document indicates the policy work has been under active consideration within the department. (hindustantimes.com) ### Which departments appear to be involved in the policy work? The Delhi Industries Department appears to be one of the main departments tied to the proposal. A January 2026 work-allocation document on the department website lists "Logistics & Warehousing Policy" among assigned work areas under the Industries setup. (industries.delhi.gov.in) The same department has separately published workstream material referring to PM Gati Shakti, logistics and decongestion objectives, suggesting the policy is being handled alongside broader ease-of-doing-business and industrial planning work. A draft industrial development policy published on the department website also identifies transport and logistics facilities as a rising need for Delhi businesses. (industries.delhi.gov.in) ### What has the government said about infrastructure and business impact? Government-linked descriptions of the plan say the policy will combine infrastructure measures with incentives and digital systems. Reports citing the Delhi government said the objective is to build a more organized freight network and support warehousing activity in the city. (industries.delhi.gov.in) ANI reported that the government expects the policy to strengthen supply chains, boost industry, generate employment and attract investment. Those are government-stated expectations; no detailed policy text, budget allocation or implementation timeline was available in the material reviewed. (hindustantimes.com) ### Is this a new idea or part of a longer-running plan? Delhi has been discussing a logistics and warehousing policy since at least 2025. The Hindu reported in July 2025 that Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa had said a Logistics and Warehousing Policy, 2025, would be announced soon. (aninews.in) Industry-focused coverage from 2025 also described plans for logistics hubs, warehousing changes and cleaner freight movement, indicating that the current announcement follows earlier policy work rather than introducing the subject for the first time. Those earlier reports are not a substitute for an official final policy text, but they show the issue has been on the government's agenda for months. (thehindu.com) ### What happens next, and what is still missing? May 14 coverage said the policy was in its final stages, but no final notification, cabinet decision text or full policy document was visible in the government material reviewed. The Delhi government portal and Delhi Dastavez repository were accessible, but they did not surface a published final logistics and warehousing policy in the search results reviewed. (infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com) The next concrete step is the formal release of the policy by the Delhi government, likely through the chief minister's office and the Industries Department. Until that publication appears, key details including incentives, land-use provisions, compliance rules, funding and implementation dates remain unspecified in public source material reviewed on May 14. (hindustantimes.com) (delhi.gov.in)