The Government of Assam created a separate Information Technology Department on the 22nd August 2003 vide Notification No : AR.1/2003/65 Dt 22/08/2003 to focus its thrust on the development of ICT in the state. On creation of the Department, the Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (AMTRON), a Govt. of Assam undertaking, was transferred from the Industry and Commerce Department, Govt. of Assam, and brought under the administrative purview of this Department.