Punjab Launches ‘Udyog Kranti’ to Propel Industrial Growth

In a landmark move to bolster industrial growth, the AAP-led Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Arvind Kejriwal, launched the Punjab Udyog Kranti initiative on June 10, 2025. Touted as India’s first comprehensive industrial revolution at the state level, this reform package includes 12 pioneering initiatives designed to simplify business processes, ensure timely approvals, and promote investor-friendly governance. The centrepiece of the reform is a 45-day deemed approval system and a digital single-window platform, aimed at transforming Punjab into an industrial hub.

Why in News?

The Punjab Udyog Kranti initiative was officially launched on June 10, 2025. It introduces 12 major reforms to streamline industrial approvals, encourage investments, and improve Punjab’s ease of doing business. The initiative also includes a unique colour-coded stamp paper system to reduce bureaucratic hurdles. This is the first-of-its-kind comprehensive industrial reform package implemented by any Indian state.

Aim and Objectives

• Boost industrial development in Punjab through predictable and time-bound clearances.
• Promote transparency, digitisation, and self-certification in statutory approvals.
• Encourage domestic and international investments.
• Position Punjab as a competitive industrial destination.

Key Features of Punjab Udyog Kranti

Deemed Approval in 45 Days

• All industrial applications to be processed within 45 working days.
• Delay beyond 45 days triggers automatic approval via FastTrack Portal.

FastTrack Punjab Portal

• A true single-window clearance platform.
• All approvals routed digitally, without manual follow-ups.

Online Application Review

• Applications reviewed within 7 days, and deficiencies (if any) communicated promptly.

Self-Certification for Structural Stability

• Reduces dependence on government-empanelled experts.
• Eases processes for building plan approvals.

Colour-Coded Stamp Papers

• A first-in-India initiative to consolidate all clearance payments (CLU, pollution, fire, etc.).
• Available through Invest Punjab Portal.
• Grants all clearances within 15 days of purchase.

Single Window, Single Pen System

• Industrialists deal with only one platform and one authority.

Investor-Friendly Governance

• Accountability is key: If departments don’t act, the system does.
• Aims to eliminate delays, red tape, and harassment.

Background and Static Facts

• Punjab has a strong base in textiles, agriculture-based processing, engineering, and auto components.
• The industrial sector contributes nearly 25% to the state’s GSDP.
• Invest Punjab is the state’s investment promotion agency.

Past grievances from industries included,

• Delayed approvals
• Multiple departmental clearances
• High compliance costs

Overall Significance

• Makes Punjab a national model for investor facilitation.
• Sets a precedent for other states in simplifying industrial governance.
• Encourages entrepreneurship and job creation.
• Facilitates Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat goals at the state level.