Punjab Border Zone EDC Exemption
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
The first two new units per sector in Punjab's Border Zone and Kandi areas, with FCI of at least Rs 100 crore, get 100% EDC relief.
About this subsidy
Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 gives 100% exemption from — or reimbursement of — External Development Charges to the first two new units in each sector of manufacturing and service industry setting up in the Border Zone and Kandi areas, where the unit commits a minimum Fixed Capital Investment of Rs 100 Crore. Both the sector-wise first-two cap and the FCI floor bind, so this is aimed at anchor projects that open up an under-industrialised belt rather than at general relief for the area.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Industries & Commerce is the Government of Punjab's department that runs the Punjab Start-up Cell. The Cell is headed by the Director of Industries and Commerce and acts as a single point of contact for the state's startup policy. The department is based at…
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What You Get
100% exemption from, or reimbursement of, EDC charges for the first two new units in each sector of manufacturing and service industry in the Border Zone and Kandi areas, subject to a minimum Fixed Capital Investment of Rs 100 Crore.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
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Register project
Register the Border Zone/Kandi project on the Business First portal.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas are covered?
The Border Zone and Kandi areas of Punjab.
How many units can claim it?
The first two new units in each sector of manufacturing and service industry.
Is there an investment threshold?
Yes — a minimum Fixed Capital Investment of Rs 100 Crore.
What form does the benefit take?
100% exemption from EDC charges, or reimbursement where they have been paid.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
