Key Management Changes
Punjab Information and Communication Technology Corporation Ltd (holding company) nominated Dr. Basant Garg, IAS (DIN: 07937460) as Director-cum-Chairman on the Board of Punjab Communications Limited effective October 1, 2026. This appointment replaces Sh. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, IAS whose directorship was withdrawn by the holding company.
Board Approval
The Board of Punjab Communications Limited approved Dr. Basant Garg's appointment as Director-cum-Chairman through a resolution passed by circulation on October 12, 2026.
Director Details
Dr. Basant Garg, IAS: 2005 batch IAS officer currently serving as Administrative Secretary for Industries and Commerce, Investment Promotion, and Promotion of Information Technology Industry in Punjab. Previous roles include Administrative Secretary for Power and New & Renewable Energy Sources, and Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Punjab State Transmission Corporation Ltd and Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd.
Relationship Disclosure: Dr. Basant Garg is related to other directors appointed by the holding company, Punjab Information and Communication Technology Corporation Limited.
Sh. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, IAS: Ceased to be Director-cum-Chairman effective October 1, 2026 due to withdrawal of nomination by the holding company.