The Punjab government has unveiled plans to provide complimentary solar systems to 50,000 households in the province. This initiative, aimed at alleviating electricity costs for low-consumption households, is fully funded by the provincial government at an estimated cost of Rs10 billion.
Under the scheme, households consuming up to 100 units of electricity per month will be eligible for the free solar systems. The government will cover all expenses, including the cost of the solar systems and their installation.
To ensure transparency and fairness, households engaged in electricity theft, meter tampering, or any other fraudulent activities will be disqualified from participating in the program.
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How to register for 'Roshan Gharana Program'
Eligible households can register for the initiative by simply sending their bill reference number and identity card number via SMS to 8800.
The National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) will then verify the data of eligible customers and provide it to the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) for further validation.
Once the validation process is complete, the final list of eligible households will be forwarded to the district administration for implementation.
Additionally, the Department of Energy has received approval to establish a dedicated project management unit to oversee the successful execution of the initiative.
