Punjab PAMB Licence Fee Exemption
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
Units buying farm produce directly are exempted from the PAMB licence condition to pay 2% over and above MSP.
About this subsidy
Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 exempts units permitted to make Direct Purchase from the condition, attached to the licence issued by the Punjab Agricultural Marketing Board (PAMB), of paying 2% over and above the Minimum Support Price. For a food-processing or agri-input unit sourcing straight from farmers instead of through a mandi, that condition is a standing add-on to every procurement rupee, so the exemption reduces raw-material cost on an ongoing basis rather than as a one-time capital benefit. The relief attaches to the Direct Purchase permission, so it applies only to purchases made under that route.
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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
Units granted Direct Purchase permission are exempted from the PAMB licence condition of paying 2% over and above the MSP. The relief applies to procurement made under the Direct Purchase route and lowers the effective cost of sourcing produce directly from growers.
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Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
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Register unit
Register the unit on the Invest Punjab Business First portal.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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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
What exactly is waived?
The condition in the PAMB-issued licence requiring payment of 2% over and above the MSP.
Who can claim it?
Units that have been given permission for Direct Purchase.
Does it apply to mandi purchases?
The exemption is tied to the permission given under Direct Purchase, so it applies to that route.
Which body issues the licence?
The Punjab Agricultural Marketing Board (PAMB).
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
