Software of The Punjab: 5 Tech Cities to watch in 2020

Punjab, the agricultural heart land of northern India is equally important in the corporate sector. This fertile soil flooded by the 5 blossoming rivers is generally known for its agricultural activities and good natured people. With development and globalization, Punjab too has changed. From being an agricultural powerhouse it has turned into a technological hub. The development of major cosmopolitan centres has paved the way for economic boon. Now, the people of this state has their own set of modern cities and hence don’t require to head south to fulfil their aspirations. These newly developed cities have global centres.

Today, we are attempting to shed some light on these tech savvy cities of Punjab. Keep them in your itinerary when you plan a visit to Punjab.

5 Tech Cities To Watch in The Punjab

Chandigarh, The City of The Rock Garden

Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park, Photo by Robinsonmash, CC BY-SA 4.0

We all know Chandigarh, the union territory- the city which is capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana. The best attractions in Chandigarh is the famous rock garden built from waste materials. But how many of us know the real Chandigarh, the first city to be built in independent India? This city is a technologically advanced city in all aspects. It has excellent infrastructure which has led to the boom in the private sector. Many global companies have set up their branches here. The world class transport and road facilities, and modern urban planning has helped in this process. It is often regarded as the largest IT hub of northern India. The Panchkula region is the place of action.

The Industrial Township of Bhathinda

One of the oldest cities of Punjab, Bhathinda is a well-known industrial hub. The city was built by the Bhati Kings. This region is flooded with various industrial stations – from thermal power plants to textile mills to petro-chemical plants. This range has all of it. The region is a fertile land producing surplus food grains and has excellent road and railway connections. This has made it a suitable spot for industrial development. With change of times, modern technologies have come into the foray leading to the boom of IT companies.

Jalandhar, The Early Capital of Punjab

Nit college, Photo by Vsnahar, CC BY-SA 3.0

This industrial hub was the early capital of Punjab before Chandigarh came into the picture. Well connected by railways, road (lies on the Grand Trunk Road) and located near to the Amritsar airport this place is well suited for industrial development. The city also hosts some leading universities like Guru Nanak University. The region is primarily important for steel, handloom, rubber and automobile industry. There are many tourist places in Jalandhar, you can visit with family and friends. However, in recent times IT companies have started setting up centres here leading to the development of IT sector.

Mohali, The Commercial Hub of Punjab

Indian school of business, Photo by MBAaspire11, CC BY-SA 3.0

The IT hub and commercial capital of Punjab, Mohali is often clubbed under Chandigarh due to its proximity to the capital city. The city is originally named after Sikh guru Guru Gobind Singh’s eldest son Ajit Singh. The region harbours a range of important educational and technological centres like the Indian School of Business, Fashion Technology institute, National Institute of Nanotechnology, IISER among many others.

It is a growing IT hub and larger than Chandigarh. It is the second most important IT hub after Chandigarh. This region contributes most of the GDP of Punjab, greater than 3% of the GDP of Punjab comes from this city. The city plays a prominent role in food, textile and IT sector.

Ludhiana, The Largest City of Punjab

Ludhiana, the largest city of Punjab is found in the eastern region. With excellent road and railway facilities, and a booming urban structure it is regarded business hub of Punjab. This city drives the economy of Punjab and contributes 16% of its GDP. It is a foremost point of the Eastern Industrial Corridor. It has served as a technical centre in the water sector of the World Bank. The place is ideal for manufacturing industry specially of machine parts. Agro-based industries are also quite prevalent. Recently, the IT sector has started manoeuvring in this field. Hence, it has a prospective IT hub potential

These are the major industrial centres of Punjab which have led to the corporate boom in the state. Head to these cities if you are vying for a tech- savvy city in Punjab

By Rohit Agarwal, a traveller with a habit of scribbling stories. Writing is his calling and travelling is his passion. He has married the two and made a living out of it. Rohit loves to pen down his thoughts in the form of travel stories. Many of his travelogues are published on TransIndiaTravels.com

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