Brief History
Punjab Information and Communication Technology Corporation limited (Punjab Infotech) was incorporated on dated 27th March, 1976 under the name of Punjab State Electronics Development & Production Corporation Limited under the Companies Act, 1956.
Background:
- The Electronics Era (1976-2001)
Punjab Infotech started as Punjab State Electronics Development & Production Corporation Ltd. (PSEDPCL) in 1976. The major role of the Corporation was to develop, operate and promote electronics and electrical industrial development. The Corporation had set up eight subsidiary companies in the field of electronics and electrical industrial activities when these activities required license from the Government.
- The Information Technology Era (2002-2009)
With the dismantling of license permit raj and emergence of Information Technology, the Corporation was rechristened as Punjab Information & Communication Technology Corporation Limited in the year 2002. The Corporation’s focus shifted to the promotion of IT Industry and undertaking IT and e-Governance projects.
- The Knowledge Era (2009 onwards)
The Corporation adopted a holistic four pillar strategy based on Infrastructure, Human Resources, Investor Relations and Policy Advocacy
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The Corporation was designated the nodal agency for Investment Promotion Campaign by Punjab Government in year 2013 and has been organizing various Roadshows and Summits along with PBIP to promote Punjab as the most preferred Investment destination.
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Punjab Startup Cell has been set up at Punjab Infotech in year 2016 under the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Punjab which has been entrusted to build a strong eco-system for nurturing innovation and to ensure necessary convergence & synergy in various Central and State programs promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and Startup. This cell is also working for the registration of startups and providing incentives to registered startups.