The Delhi government has prepared a cabinet note for setting up the Delhi Institute for Transformation and Innovation (DITI), a proposed policy think tank on the lines of Centre’s NITI Aayog, that will help frame long-term development plans, including a “Vision Delhi 2047” document, and provide strategic inputs on policy and governance.
The planning department has now prepared a detailed draft note seeking cabinet approval for its constitution, governing structure, mandate and functioning. Chief minister Rekha Gupta had announced the setting up of DITI in her Budget 2026-27 speech and allocated ₹ 59 crore for it this fiscal.
DITI to drive policy research and impact assessments
It will also help departments formulate development strategies and sectoral targets, improve programme design and implementation, and strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems.
The draft describes DITI as the government’s “premier public policy think tank”, which will undertake policy research and analytical studies, commission research, prepare policy papers and conduct impact assessments. “DITI will serve as a dedicated platform for strategic policy research, evidence-based decision-making, innovation, monitoring and evaluation, and interdepartmental coordination to support the government’s developmental and governance priorities,” the proposal accessed by HT states. An official aware of the development said the cabinet note will be submitted for consideration soon. “The idea is to create an institutional mechanism within the government that can bring together policy research, data, expertise and monitoring, while also helping departments work towards longer-term development goals,” the official said. Their observations will be incorporated before cabinet approval is sought, the draft says.
Before being placed before the cabinet, the proposal will be circulated to the finance and planning departments and the law, justice and legislative affairs department for comments.
