A Programme and Policy Framing Cell was established as a component of first "On Farm Water Management Project" during 1976-77. After the expiry of the development project, Planning & Evaluation Cell was created in 1981-82. Later on, the Monitoring & Evaluation Unit of “Punjab Agriculture Extension & Adaptive Research Project” financed by World Bank was merged in the main cell to monitor the project activities independently. Economic Study Cell of Director General Agriculture (Field) was also attached with the Cell during 1978-79.
Planning and Evaluation Cell (P&E Cell) was established in 1981-82 to deal with all technical matters regarding foreign funded projects. Since its inception this organization is making liaison with Donors, Provincial & Federal Governments for seeking technical and financial assistance. P&E Cell is the sole organization in the department which coordinates / facilitates the visits of the foreign missions offering financial / technical assistance for the development of agriculture sector in Punjab.