The Punjab Government has achieved a major milestone in improving administrative efficiency. At the state level, 100% of all old pending cases have been cleared. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann relaunched the ‘FastTrack Punjab Portal’ on May 29, 2025, which has made operations much easier for investors. This achievement reflects the Punjab Government’s strong commitment to timely completion of work and transparency.
Punjab has reduced its old pending cases by over 90%. In February 2025, there were 8,075 applications pending beyond the due date, which have now dropped to just 283 — a 96% reduction. Similarly, at the district level, pending cases have come down from 833 in February 2025 to only 17 now — a 98% clearance rate.
The most remarkable success has been achieved at the state level, where 166 old cases (as of February 2025) have been completely cleared — 100% disposal. This success comes as a result of a series of reform measures. Now, a maximum of 45 days has been fixed for the completion of any task. Moreover, if a response is not received within the given time frame, the application is automatically approved. Applicants who do not respond within the required period have their files closed, and an appeal system is available for those whose applications are rejected.
After the relaunch of the FastTrack Punjab Portal, the results have been remarkable. The portal has attracted projects worth ₹21,700 crore, marking an increase of 167% over 2024 and 110% over 2023. Project applications have also surged to 950, showing a 76% annual growth.
In the past four months, 17,006 service applications (87%) and 4,884 license applications (81%) were approved on time. Under the Punjab Right to Business Act (RTBA), projects involving investments up to ₹125 crore now receive quick approvals. Projects within approved industrial parks are cleared within 5 days, and those outside the parks within 15–18 days, based solely on self-declaration.
So far, 112 applications have been received, out of which 85 (76%) have been approved — 7 automatically approved — while 34 are under process. In a first for the country, the Revenue Department has launched an online CRO service that allows investors to obtain land feasibility certificates digitally. Out of 134 applications, 78 (50%) have already been approved, with the rest in progress.
During the current financial period (April–September 2025), Punjab has received 1,295 project applications, translating to an expected investment of ₹29,480 crore and 67,672 new jobs. Since March 2022, the state government has attracted 7,414 projects, bringing in ₹1.29 lakh crore in investment and generating nearly 4.6 lakh employment opportunities.
Punjab’s remarkable performance has set a new benchmark for ease of governance and investment facilitation. By achieving 100% clearance of old cases, the government has not only reduced bureaucratic burden but also boosted investor confidence. These reforms are positioning Punjab among the easiest and most transparent states in India to do business.
