Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the effective guidance of the Chief Minister of Delhi Rekha Gupta, Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has launched the feasibility study for Delhi’s first Smart Hub for Accelerated Knowledge & Technological Innovation – Special Industrial Zone (Shakti-SIZ).
This initiative stems from the winning entry in the Ease of Doing Business category at Ideathon 2025, presented by the student team IndustHERial Minds from Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women. By moving this idea forward, the Delhi Government is honoring its commitment to turn innovative concepts into real-world solutions, with young talent at the heart of decision-making.
Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated: “We pledged that Ideathon winners would see their ideas become reality, and Shakti-SIZ proves we deliver. This is how government and youth can team up to shape a brighter future for Delhi’s economy.”
The Minister has approved the feasibility study, instructing the student team to work hand-in-hand with DSIIDC and the Department of Industries to build a solid project plan. After review and approval, a formal MoU will pave the way for development of the state-of-the-art industrial zone. A 145-acre area in Ranikhera is being evaluated as the ideal location for this unique hub.
Highlighting what sets Shakti-SIZ apart, Sirsa explained: “Traditional SEZs focus mainly on tax breaks, but Shakti-SIZ creates a full ecosystem that removes every hurdle to doing business. It offers shared R&D labs for new ideas, green utilities to cut emissions and ease traffic, and AI tools for quick compliance and approvals—all designed to help MSMEs grow fast and compete worldwide.”
The Shakti-SIZ model emphasizes sustainability and empowerment through an integrated approach, including:
• Modern Infrastructure: Green-certified factories, utility tunnels, zero-discharge systems, and co-working hubs.
• Digital Governance: A single-window online portal with real-time tracking, AI compliance helpers, automated tax services, and clear dashboards.
• Business Support: Credit desks linked to banks and SIDBI, shared legal and advisory help, export facilitation, and fast-track dispute resolution.
• Environmental Focus: Solar power setups, waste-to-energy solutions, water recycling, and ways to earn from carbon credits.Sirsa added: “Shakti-SIZ is Delhi’s answer to legacy challenges—it’s a smart, tech-driven zone that boosts jobs, cuts costs for businesses, and makes our city cleaner by tackling congestion and pollution head-on. This aligns with Hon’ble PM Modi ji’s vision of self-reliant India and will position Delhi as a national leader in industrial growth.”
The Industries Department noted that this approach will make DSIIDC a revenue generator while supporting entrepreneurs and creating a benchmark for innovation across India.
