Incorporated in 1995, Protean eGov Technologies Limited (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited) is a leading technology company that has been developing large-scale, citizen-centric e-governance solutions for over two decades. The company has played a key role in building critical digital infrastructure in India, especially in the capital markets. As of December 2022, it has implemented and managed 19 projects across various ministries. Protean has achieved major milestones such as modernizing the country’s direct tax systems through PAN issuance, enabling social security for unorganized sector workers through its role as CRA for Atal Pension Yojana, improving access to education and skill financing through platforms like Vidya Lakshmi and Vidyasaarathi, and contributing to open digital ecosystems such as ONDC across multiple sectors like e-commerce, mobility, healthcare, agriculture, and education.