Complete guide for Basant license, kite making registration, and kite flying rules in Punjab
Years Since Ban
Official Revival
Regulated & Safe
Cultural Heritage
The Basant Festival, a centuries-old tradition celebrating spring with vibrant kite flying, is officially returning to Lahore under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
The festival will be "completely safe, regulated, and strictly monitored" under the Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance, 2025.
Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif
In Compliance with Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance 2025, all businesses involved in Basant activities must be registered through the eBiz Punjab Portal.
Manufacturers of kites and approved string materials
Register As ManufacturersDetermine your business category - Seller, Trader, Manufacturer, or Association
Go to the official eBiz Punjab Portal website
Complete the online application with your business details
Pay the applicable registration fee online
Receive your official registration certificate
Compliant with the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Ordinance 2025. To promote a safe and enjoyable Basant for everyone, please ensure that the following rules and safety guidelines are strictly observed.
Only kite materials and strings approved under Schedule-I of the Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance 2025 are permitted.
Size not exceeding 35" WIDTH and 30" LENGTH (4.5 Githi)
Size not exceeding 40" WIDTH and 34" LENGTH (1.5 Tawa)
Charkhi (spool) may cause serious injuries if handled improperly
Glass or metal-coated string can cause severe and dangerous injuries
Glass or chemically coated dor can result in serious or fatal cuts
Kites or materials that do not meet Schedule-I specifications are prohibited
Warning
Violation of these rules will result in legal action under the Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance 2025.
Key terms as defined in the Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance 2025
A spool used to wind kite string — strictly prohibited under the ordinance.
The cotton thread used for flying kites, with specific specifications regarding size, coating, and quality.
An approved mixture of glue, flour, and powdered material used to coat the kite string (glass/metal coating prohibited).
The round ball-shaped mesh of wound Dor — the only compliant form for kite string storage.
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eBiz Punjab PortalOfficial Government Portal
Basant Festival 2027 • An Initiative of the Government of Punjab
Celebrating cultural heritage while ensuring public safety
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