Delhi gears up for comprehensive warehousing policy to Ease Congestion, Cut Pollution, and Boost Trade: Sirsa

The Delhi government is preparing to roll out its Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2025, with a draft already outlining measures aimed at decongesting the city, reducing pollution, and enhancing trade efficiency.

Key proposals include the development of dedicated logistics hubs, green freight corridors, and technology-driven solutions—initiatives designed to ease traffic, lower emissions, and improve the ease of doing business in the capital.

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Currently, Delhi handles 10 lakh tonnes of freight daily through 1.93 lakh vehicles, of which 21 per cent is pass-through traffic.

According to official data, the largest share of freight movement is managed by trucks transporting building materials (4,132 vehicles/day), textiles (3,995), fruits and vegetables (2,569), and food products (2,468). Even pharmaceuticals (559) and automobiles (588) contribute to congestion.

Due to the lack of proper warehousing zones, many of these vehicles enter the city’s interior areas, clogging major routes and aggravating air pollution.

Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the draft policy proposes relocating warehouses to the city’s periphery, consolidating freight at modern Urban Consolidation and Logistics Distribution Centres (UCLDCs), and shifting last-mile deliveries to electric and CNG vehicles.

“These measures will help bring down vehicular emissions and reduce congestion at hotspots like Azadpur, Ghazipur, Naraina, and Karol Bagh, delivering a significant boost to air quality,” said Sirsa.

The upcoming policy is structured around 16 key action points designed to overhaul Delhi’s logistics infrastructure. These include 24×7 operations at logistics parks through amendments to the Model Shops Act, and digital delivery management systems to optimize truck movement and minimize peak-hour traffic.

It also aims at the creation of designated commercial parking areas with loading bays under the PPP model, development of UCLDCs to consolidate cargo and facilitate last-mile delivery using clean fuel vehicles, and merging trade and establishment licenses to reduce red tape for warehousing businesses.

These interventions aim to resolve bottlenecks ranging from truck parking shortages to outdated freight handling systems, ultimately making Delhi’s supply chain more efficient and environmentally sustainable.

Sirsa added that the draft policy also outlines a comprehensive set of subsidies to support industry players and encourage sustainable practices.

These include land lease discounts to incentivize relocation of warehouses from congested areas, subsidies for technology adoption, and financial support for upgrading cold chains and storage facilities.

Special incentives are also proposed for green energy initiatives, such as the installation of solar panels on warehouses, adoption of electric/CNG-powered freight vehicles, and use of energy-efficient building designs.

Developed by the Department of Industries, the policy aims to streamline regulations, integrate advanced logistics technologies, and upgrade infrastructure in alignment with the National Logistics Policy.

Sirsa emphasized that the absence of a comprehensive warehousing policy in the past has adversely affected both Delhi’s environment and economy.

He assured that stakeholder and citizen feedback would play a key role in shaping the final policy. Public and inter-departmental consultations on the draft will begin shortly, ensuring a participatory approach to its finalization.

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