Satellite Connectivity Initiative
Under PlanningSatellite internet for underserved and remote parts of Punjab, so more people can get online and take part in the digital economy.
Oct 2025Established
3Flagship Initiatives
36Districts in Scope
6+Strategic Partners
About the Department
A new department for a new digital decade in Punjab.
The Information Technology & Innovation Department was established in October 2025 to operationalise the Chief Minister Punjab's vision for a digitally empowered and efficient governance ecosystem. The Department leads digital transformation across the province through infrastructure, institutional reform, e-governance integration and the adoption of frontier technologies.
Initiatives
Three flagship programmes, now in planning and approval.
All initiatives below are at pre-launch stages. Implementation timelines and approvals are progressing through the Department and the Planning & Development Board.
Innovate Punjab
Approval StageA flagship programme to set up frontier technology incubators where startups, researchers and industry build new products together.
Frontier Tech Skills & ICT for Girls
Approval StageA targeted programme to build advanced digital skills in frontier technologies, while expanding ICT access and capacity building for women and girls to ensure inclusive workforce participation.
Recent Engagements
Building partnerships across the public and private sector.
Engagement with the Chinese Consul General
The Senior Advisor to the Chief Minister met the Consul General of China to discuss working together on IT and innovation, with a focus on digital infrastructure and investment.
Engagement with US Consul General
The Senior Advisor chaired talks with the US Consul General on working together in emerging technologies, entrepreneurship and private-sector links. Nawaz Sharif IT City Lahore was presented as a flagship investment destination.
NSIT Faisalabad Expansion Discussed
The Senior Advisor to the Chief Minister and the Minister for Industries co-chaired a meeting on setting up a second Nawaz Sharif IT City in Faisalabad, to bring technology investment and growth to the region.