Punjab is witnessing a new wave of progress as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government transforms how businesses take shape in the state. With the launch of the revamped FastTrack Punjab Portal on June 10, 2025, following its redesign on May 29, Punjab has made it easier than ever for investors to start operations. The platform has removed old bureaucratic barriers, opening doors for faster approvals, transparent systems, and fresh opportunities that are driving the state’s industrial growth and employment generation.
What once required endless paperwork and months of waiting is now completed in a matter of days. Earlier this year, more than 8,000 business applications were pending beyond their deadlines, but now only 283 remain. This marks an impressive 96 percent reduction. District-level pendencies dropped from 833 to just 17, and all 166 state-level cases have been fully resolved. These achievements, highlighted in recent reports, reflect not just administrative reform but also a growing sense of confidence among investors who now view Punjab as a reliable and promising destination.
At www.fasttrack.punjab.gov.in, the FastTrack Punjab Portal integrates over 20 departments, covering services like land, environment, forest, and fire safety clearances. The process has been simplified to a single form, ensuring all approvals under the Punjab Right to Business Act, 2025, are granted within 45 days. For projects in industrial parks, initial permissions are issued in five days, while others receive clearance within 15 to 18 days based on self-declaration. The Revenue Department has also launched India’s first online CRO certification service for land validity, approving 78 of 134 applications so far.
The system’s efficiency is its greatest strength. If any department fails to respond within the specified time, the application is automatically approved. Smart technology ensures that errors are caught instantly, and redundant or outdated files are removed. In case of rejections, applicants can appeal through a dedicated board. Regular updates via SMS and email keep users informed at every stage. In just four months, 87 percent of 17,006 service applications and 81 percent of 4,884 license applications were processed within the timeline. Out of 112 total project applications, 85 were approved, including seven that were automatically cleared.
The results of these efforts have been remarkable. Between April and September 2025, Punjab received 1,295 new project proposals, bringing in investments worth ₹29,480 crores and generating 67,672 jobs. Since March 2022, 7,414 projects have been approved, leading to total investments of ₹1.29 lakh crores and creating 4.6 lakh jobs. The portal alone has attracted projects valued at ₹21,700 crores, marking a 167 percent rise from 2024 and 110 percent from 2023. Industrial land sales and infrastructure upgrades have also accelerated, with ₹300 crores invested in the development of 52 industrial areas and ₹150 crores distributed in subsidies since April.
Punjab’s rise by five spots in the national Ease of Doing Business ranking reflects the success of these reforms. Entrepreneurs now describe the system as transparent, fast, and dependable. “What used to take months is now done in days,” said one investor. Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal praised the initiative as “the country’s biggest business reform,” saying that Punjab is now corruption-free and attracting investors once again.
This achievement goes beyond business and governance. The FastTrack Punjab initiative is setting new standards for efficiency and transparency while giving hope to youth through new job opportunities. By promoting economic development and reducing social challenges, the Mann government has taken another decisive step toward building a stronger, self-reliant, and prosperous Punjab.
