§1Who it is for

  • New/expansion units with FCI of at least ₹25 crore and at least 50 direct jobs for Punjab residents

Useful if

Mid-size and large employers.

Do not spend time on it if

Micro and small units.

§2Eligibility

  1. Minimum eligible FCI ₹25 crore
  2. Minimum 50 direct jobs for Punjab residents on direct payroll with PF/ESIC number

Must pay minimum wages

  1. Expansion: only additional employees over 3-year average base

§3Benefits

  • ₹3,000 per male employee per month; ₹4,000 per female/SC/OBC/BC/PwD employee per month; for 5 years

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

  1. 5 years from commercial production
  2. Sector policy EGS rates prevail
  3. Within annual ceiling

§5Documents

Not published

The guideline does not list the documents. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    Yearly claim on portal

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Higher rate for women and SC/OBC/BC/PwD employees

Demerits

  • Small units (below ₹25 crore FCI) excluded

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Sources

  1. Punjab Industrial and Business Development Policy 2026 - Gazette 8 Mar 2026 (hosted by Invest India)

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.