The Government of Punjab has announced that they will start distributing solar panels from Independence Day, 14 August. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz unveiled a plan last week to ease residents’ financial burden on electricity bills.
Under this new scheme, households consuming up to 200 units of electricity per month will be eligible for free solar panels from August 14. This initiative targets lower-income households and helps them reduce their electricity bills by using solar energy.
“There are difficult situations, but we are with the people and it will remain so.”
For households that consume 201 to 500 units per month, solar panels will be available at a subsidized price. These customers will have to pay only 10% of the total cost, while the remaining 90% will be covered by the Punjab government.
She further added that the government’s priority is to support people through innovative solutions, especially in challenging times.
On 7 July, the CM announced a ‘Roshan Gharana’ program aimed at providing solar panels to the people of Punjab, especially targeting those who consume up to 500 units of electricity per month. To reduce the financial burden, payments can be made in easy installments spread over five years. In addition, the amount of installments will be reduced in the winter months.
Under the ‘Roshan Gharana’ programme, solar panels will be supplied exclusively by the government, ensuring quality and reliability. Consumers will be able to choose between government-supplied electricity and solar power based on their needs.
This initiative is a response to rising electricity prices and the ongoing energy crisis. The first phase of the project will prioritize the poorest families following a transparent allocation process.
