Delhi
New Delhi is the capital of the Republic of India and the seat of the central government. One of the largest cities in India, its economy no longer depends wholly on government offices; Delhi nourishes a thriving IT sector and its neighboring suburbs of Noida and Gurugram are home to the offices of many of India’s top corporations.
State Summary
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Size
575 sq. miles -
Population
16.8 million -
State GDP
$60.45 billion (USD) -
Legislative Assembly Seats
70
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Rajya Sabha Seats
3 for the National Capital Territory of Delhi -
Lok Sabha Seats
7 -
Party Affiliation
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Climate Change
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Delhi extends its current electric vehicle (EV) policy for an additional three months
Posted on January 3, 2024Delhi extends its current electric vehicle (EV) policy for an additional three months, beyond its original expiry date of December 31 to promote sustainable development, and curb air pollution in the state.
Delhi approves the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023
Posted on November 29, 2023Delhi approves the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023 providing for the regulation and licensing of delivery service providers and aggregators offering passenger transport services in the state. The scheme also paves the way for bike taxis and mandates that the transport aggregators should onboard electric two-wheelers for passenger services.
Delhi directs that all buses coming to the city from Haryana, and the National Capital Regions of Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan will need to be electric, or run on CNG or BS-VI diesel
Posted on November 8, 2023Delhi directs that all buses coming to the city from Haryana, and the National Capital Regions of Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan will need to be electric, or run on CNG or BS-VI diesel.
Delhi extends the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020 till December 31, 2023
Posted on October 25, 2023Delhi extends the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020 till December 31, 2023.
Energy
India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.
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Coal • Energy Efficiency • Energy-related Transportation • Nuclear • Oil and Gas • Power & Renewable Energy • Power • Renewables •Recent Articles
Delhi directs that all buses coming to the city from Haryana, and the National Capital Regions of Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan will need to be electric, or run on CNG or BS-VI diesel
Posted on November 8, 2023Delhi directs that all buses coming to the city from Haryana, and the National Capital Regions of Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan will need to be electric, or run on CNG or BS-VI diesel.
Delhi extends the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020 till December 31, 2023
Posted on October 25, 2023Delhi extends the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020 till December 31, 2023.
Delhi extends the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020 till December 31, 2023
Posted on October 25, 2023Delhi extends the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020 till December 31, 2023.
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) allows distribution companies to increase power tariffs
Posted on July 5, 2023Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) allows distribution companies to increase power tariffs. Users consuming more than 200 units will have to pay an additional 8 percent surcharge, on average, but tariffs for users who consume less than 200 units per month will remain unchanged.
Related National Goals
U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project Tracker — There is currently no data available for Delhi. (updated July 3, 2019)
Solar Performance Tracker — Delhi reaches 211.48MW (updated March 31, 2021)
Wind Performance Tracker — Delhi achieves 0MW (updated March 30, 2021)
Finance
Finance
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Health
While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.
Recent Articles
Delhi approves a proposal to set up the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA), a body dedicated to the welfare of patients with mental illnesses
Posted on September 20, 2023Delhi approves a proposal to set up the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA), a body dedicated to the welfare of patients with mental illnesses. The Central Health Care Act, 2017 mandates the formation of a state level health authority.
Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, and Kerala announce lockdown measures in response to the spike in Covid-19 cases
Posted on May 12, 2021
Delhi Air Quality "Very Poor'', Index Crosses 380 Mark
Posted on December 11, 2019The air quality of the national capital reached and remained at the “very poor” level for multiple days with some areas dipping into the “severe” category on the air quality index.
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
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Delhi approves a proposal to develop a 147-acre eco-friendly industrial hub
Posted on January 10, 2024Delhi approves a proposal to develop a 147-acre eco-friendly industrial hub in the Rani Khera area. The industrial is aimed at generating new employment opportunities.
Delhi increases the minimum wages of workers in the city
Posted on November 29, 2023Delhi increases the minimum wages of workers in the city, aiming to provide people relief from inflation. The monthly wage for skilled workers has been increased by $3.74 to $255, that for semi-skilled workers has been increased by $3.43 to $231.7, and that for unskilled labourers has been increased by $3.13 to $210.26.
Delhi releases the Draft Electronic System Design, Manufacturing and Refurbishment (ESDMR) Policy 2022-27, aimed at creating an electronics city in the state
Posted on November 1, 2023Delhi releases the Draft Electronic System Design, Manufacturing and Refurbishment (ESDMR) Policy 2022-27, aimed at creating an electronics city in the state. The policy focuses on plug and play facilities for designers and manufacturers and creating an enabling environment for startups.
Delhi releases the Draft Electronic System Design, Manufacturing and Refurbishment (ESDMR) Policy 2022-27
Posted on November 1, 2023Delhi releases the Draft Electronic System Design, Manufacturing and Refurbishment (ESDMR) Policy 2022-27, aimed at creating an electronics city in the state. The policy focuses on plug and play facilities for designers and manufacturers and creating an enabling environment for startups.
Infrastructure and Governance
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Delhi releases the Right of Way (ROW) Policy 2023, to expedite the deployment of underground infrastructure and over ground telecom infrastructure in the state
Posted on November 15, 2023Delhi releases the Right of Way (ROW) Policy 2023, to expedite the deployment of underground infrastructure and over ground telecom infrastructure in the state.
Delhi Women and Child Development Department approves various measures for transgender people
Posted on October 18, 2023Delhi Women and Child Development Department approves various measures for transgender people, including the addition of a “third gender” category in job application forms and the setting up of monitoring cells to protect them from abuse.
The Ministry of Home Affairs notifies the unification of three municipal corporations of Delhi into a single entity – Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
Posted on May 25, 2022
Land & Labor Laws
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Recent Articles
Delhi increases the minimum wages of workers in the city, aiming to provide people relief from inflation
Posted on October 25, 2023Delhi increases the minimum wages of workers in the city, aiming to provide people relief from inflation. The monthly wage for skilled workers has been increased by $3.74 to $255, that for semi-skilled workers has been increased by $3.43 to $231.7, and that for unskilled labourers has been increased by $3.13 to $210.26.
Delhi increases the minimum wages of workers
Posted on October 25, 2023Delhi increases the minimum wages of workers in the city, aiming to provide people relief from inflation. The monthly wage for skilled workers has been increased by $3.74 to $255, that for semi-skilled workers has been increased by $3.43 to $231.7, and that for unskilled labourers has been increased by $3.13 to $210.26.
Delhi raises the transfer duty on property purchases exceeding $30,465.8, by 1%
Posted on July 19, 2023Delhi raises the transfer duty on property purchases exceeding $30,465.8, by 1% causing a surge in property prices in the city. As per the proposal females and transgender people will now pay a 3% transfer duty, and men will pay 4% duty.
Delhi approves the draft Delhi Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Rules, 2023
Posted on May 3, 2023Delhi approves the draft Delhi Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Rules, 2023. The draft policy will allow women to work from 7 PM to 6 AM with proper arrangements including transportation, toilets, and drinking water. It also addresses overtime work reimbursements and mandatory holidays.
Water & Sanitation
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