Industrial licences in India fall under the Industries (Development & Regulation) Act, 1951, and are administered centrally by DPIIT (formerly DIPP) as well as by individual state industries departments. To navigate this landscape smoothly, entrepreneurs need:
- Central agencies
- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) – online application portal, contact points for IDR Act licences
- Ministry of Home Affairs – arms and defence-related clearances where applicable
- State-level bodies
- State Industries & Commerce Departments – dedicated nodal officers for licence issuance
- District Industries Centres (DIC) – local facilitation, MSME registrations, ancillary approvals
- Accredited service providers
- Legal and regulatory consultancies specializing in industrial compliance
- Technology partners offering end-to-end G2B portal assistance
- Certified environmental, safety and hazardous-chemicals consultants
In your answer, please share:
- Official contact details or portals you’ve successfully used for DPIIT and your state industries department.
- Names of third-party firms or consultants who provided timely, cost-effective support.
- Tips on avoiding common delays (e.g., document gaps, application resubmissions).
- Any digital tools or checklists that streamlined communication with governmental bodies.
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