national capital’s draft warehousing policy aims to decongest city, cut pollution

The Delhi Government is set to launch its Logistics and Warehousing Policy-2025 — a move expected to decongest the city, cut vehicular emissions and make freight movement more efficient. The draft policy, soon to be opened for public feedback, proposes relocating warehouses to the outskirts and consolidating freight at three Urban Consolidation and Logistics Distribution Centres (UCLDCs), with last mile deliveries shifted to electric and CNG vehicles.

Delhi Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, “For years, the Capital suffered from clogged roads, chaotic freight movement and rising pollution because the previous government failed to act. Traders were left to struggle with outdated systems.”

“Our government is correcting this — through a forward-looking policy that will create dedicated logistics hubs, reduce emissions and ease business operations,” he added.

In a press statement, the ministry said Delhi currently handled 10 lakh tonnes of freight daily through 1.93 lakh vehicles, with building materials, textiles and food products making up the bulk of truck traffic.

Around 21 per cent of this traffic merely passes through Delhi, contributing to emissions in commercial hubs such as Azadpur, Ghazipur, Naraina and Karol Bagh. “We want every voice to be heard — from big logistics players to small traders. Only after incorporating these suggestions will we notify the policy,” Sirsa said. The draft will undergo public and inter-departmental consultations before final implementation.