What is "punjabipedia"

Punjabipedia is a Punjabi language encyclopedia on Sikhism created by Punjabi University,Patiala on suggestion of Punjab Government. It is developed on the pattern of Wikipedia meant to promote Punjabi language, literature and culture and to attract peoples active in the field of Punjabi language. It was announced on January 18, 2014 during 30th three-day international Punjabi conference on 'Punjabi Society and Media' held at the University of Science Auditorium, organized by Department of Punjabi Development, Punjabi University, Patiala.

It was formally launched on February 26, 2014 by Jaspal Singh vice-chancellor of Punjabi University, Patiala. Contradictory to Wikipedia, all entries will be reviewed, controlled and monitored by the university staffs not by the public as in case of Wikipedia. It is said that Punjabipedia includes 72,614 words in comparison to 8,200 words of Punjabi language Wikipedia. It is described as a part of "Mission Punjabi 2020" which aims to promote Punjabi language and to place it among top languages of World.