License required for manufacturing units employing 10+ workers (with power) or 20+ workers (without power) under the Factories Act, 1948.
A Factory License is mandatory under the Factories Act, 1948 for any manufacturing unit that employs 10 or more workers with power, or 20 or more workers without power. The license is issued by the State Factory Inspectorate / Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health. It regulates working conditions, safety measures, working hours, leave, and welfare provisions for factory workers.
Identify the state's Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health → Fill the factory license application form → Submit site plan, layout, and process details → Pay the prescribed fee → Inspection by Factory Inspector → License issued upon compliance
Fill factory license application with state authorities
Submit site plan, layout, and manufacturing process
Pay the applicable fee based on workers and area
Factory Inspector conducts site inspection
License issued if all conditions are satisfied