Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Delhi Master Plan 2047 Pushes AI, 5G and Smart Infrastructure
Delhi has made a plan for improving its technology and city services by 2047.
The plan includes faster 5G networks and more optical-fibre connections.
Smart poles could use cameras, sensors and information displays in public places.
Artificial intelligence could help predict traffic and manage buses, trains, parking and other city services.
Emergency teams could use unified command centres to respond more quickly.
The government also wants a special area for semiconductors, drones, startups and advanced computing.
These projects may need between 41 and 62 acres of land.
The plan also includes cybersecurity protections and rules for placing data centres and fibre-optic connections.
Delhi’s Master Plan-2047 proposes 5G networks, optical-fibre connectivity, smart poles and unified command-and-control centres.
Artificial intelligence would support traffic forecasting, public transport fleet management, parking and broader urban management.
An integrated Technology & Innovation Zone would cover AI, semiconductors, drones, startups, digital governance and advanced computing.
Four proposed initiatives would require an estimated 41 to 62 acres, including land for semiconductor, drone, innovation and AI infrastructure.
The plan includes cybersecurity measures, wireless and broadband standards, industrial-area data centres and optical-fibre provisions along wider streets.
- Who
- The Delhi government, including its Information Technology department, is behind the Master Plan-2047 proposals.
- What
- The plan proposes a major digital infrastructure expansion involving 5G, optical fibre, smart poles, AI systems and technology-development zones.
- When
- The plan was notified on Thursday; the report is dated August 20.
- Where
- The proposals apply to Delhi, including public areas, industrial areas and qualifying street sections.
- Why
- To support emergency response, traffic and transport management, urban services, digital governance and technology development.
- Plan
- Delhi Master Plan-2047
- Digital infrastructure
- 5G networks, optical-fibre connectivity, smart poles and unified command-and-control centres
- AI uses
- Traffic forecasting, public transport fleet management, parking management and urban management
- Technology zone
- A proposed Technology & Innovation Zone covering semiconductors, drones, startups, digital governance and advanced computing
- Indicative land requirement
- 41 to 62 acres across four proposed initiatives
- Budget allocations
- The 2026-27 Delhi Budget announced Rs 1 crore each for a Semiconductor Policy and a Drone Policy
- Connectivity and security
- The plan calls for cybersecurity measures, global wireless and broadband standards, data centres in industrial areas and optical-fibre space where feasible