Chief Minister Punjab Approves Solarization of Agricultural Tube Wells Project Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the Agricultural Tube Well Solarization Project, bringing a major relief for farmers burdened by hefty electricity bills and diesel costs. In a recent briefing chaired by the Chief Minister, it was outlined that farmers owning up to 25 acres of land would be eligible for the solarization project. Under this initiative, farmers will only need to cover 33% of the costs, with the government funding the remaining 67%. Initially, 7,000 tube wells will transition to solar energy, followed by an additional 10,000 in the second phase in collaboration with the federal government.
Currently, the cost to irrigate one acre using diesel is approximately PKR 3,000, while electricity costs around PKR 1,500 per acre. However, with solar energy, this cost will drastically reduce to just PKR 50 per acre, significantly lowering the overall expenses for farmers.
In addition to this initiative, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has instructed the preparation of a special package for vegetable farmers. This package aims to establish a sustainable supply management system for essential vegetables such as tomatoes and onions. The Chief Minister emphasized the commitment to resolve the issue of expensive electricity by providing solar panels to farmers, which will reduce production costs and enhance farmers’ prosperity, thereby ensuring the prosperity of Punjab.
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The meeting was attended by notable officials including Senator Pervaiz Rashid, Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, Minister of Information and Culture Uzma Zahid Bukhari, Provincial Minister of Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, Chief Secretary, and Secretary of Agriculture among others.