PCAIT, Delhi CM Discuss ICT Growth & Nehru Place Revamp Plan
In a remarkable move towards strengthening Delhi’s ICT (Information and Communication Technology) ecosystem, a delegation from PCAIT (Progressive Channels Association of Information Technology), led by its President, Alok Gupta, met Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta, on July 3, 2025. The meeting aimed to discuss a joint roadmap for the growth of ICT in the city and revamp Nehru Place, a hub for IT and electronics in Delhi.
The PCAIT delegation comprised of prominent industry leaders and experts in the ICT sector, who presented their vision for the growth and development of the industry in Delhi. They highlighted the need for revitalisation of Nehru Place, which has been a significant hub for IT and electronics in the city since the 1980s. The delegation requested the Delhi CM to declare Nehru Place as a Zero Plastic Zone, in a bid to reduce plastic waste and promote a clean and green environment.
Nehru Place, which is one of the largest IT markets in Delhi, has been facing several challenges in recent years, including congestion, pollution, and lack of modern infrastructure. The market has over 2,500 shops and stalls, employing thousands of people, and generates a significant amount of revenue for the city. However, it has been in need of a facelift to make it more attractive to visitors and to promote the growth of the IT and electronics industry in the city.
The PCAIT delegation emphasized the need for a comprehensive plan to revamp Nehru Place, which would include the development of modern infrastructure, improvement of public facilities, and promotion of sustainable and eco-friendly practices. They also requested the Delhi CM to provide support for the growth of startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the ICT sector, which are critical for the growth and development of the industry.
The Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta, appreciated the PCAIT delegation’s vision for the growth of ICT in the city and the need for revamping Nehru Place. She assured the delegation that the Delhi government is committed to supporting the growth of the ICT industry in the city and would provide necessary support for the development of Nehru Place.
“We appreciate the PCAIT delegation’s efforts to promote the growth of ICT in Delhi and their vision for the revamp of Nehru Place,” said Rekha Gupta, Delhi CM. “We are committed to supporting the growth of the ICT industry in the city and would provide necessary support for the development of Nehru Place.”
The meeting between the PCAIT delegation and the Delhi CM was a significant step towards strengthening the ICT ecosystem in Delhi and promoting the growth of the industry. The PCAIT delegation’s request to declare Nehru Place as a Zero Plastic Zone is a significant step towards promoting sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the city.
The growth of the ICT industry in Delhi is critical for the city’s economic development, and the revamp of Nehru Place is a significant step towards promoting the growth of the industry. The Delhi government’s support for the growth of ICT industry and its commitment to promoting sustainable and eco-friendly practices are a welcome move, and the PCAIT delegation’s efforts to promote the growth of the industry are a significant step towards achieving this goal.
In conclusion, the meeting between the PCAIT delegation and the Delhi CM is a significant step towards strengthening the ICT ecosystem in Delhi and promoting the growth of the industry. The PCAIT delegation’s request to declare Nehru Place as a Zero Plastic Zone is a significant step towards promoting sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the city.
