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.

Satellite Connectivity Initiative

Under Planning

Satellite internet for underserved and remote parts of Punjab, so more people can get online and take part in the digital economy.

Stage: Approval Lead: IT&I Dept.

Innovate Punjab

Approval Stage

A flagship programme to set up frontier technology incubators where startups, researchers and industry build new products together.

Stage: Approval Cities: 5

Frontier Tech Skills & ICT for Girls

Approval Stage

A 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.

Stage: Approval Focus: Inclusion

Initiative Lifecycle

How an initiative moves from concept to delivery.

Every flagship programme passes through a defined approval lifecycle under the Punjab Government's planning framework. The status badges across this site reflect the current position of each initiative within this lifecycle.

Under Planning

Concept Note

The initiative is being scoped, problem statements defined, and stakeholders consulted. No formal financial commitment yet.

Approval Stage

PC-1 / PDWP

A formal PC-1 has been prepared and is under review by the Planning and Development Board.

Pre-Launch

Procurement & Setup

Approvals secured. Procurement, hiring, and operational set-up underway prior to public launch.

Active

Implementation

The initiative is live and delivering services. Performance is monitored against approved KPIs.