In the first phase, the government will provide free solar panels, batteries, fans, and lights to 32,500 households. This will done through an electronic ballot, prioritizing vulnerable groups.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has started a new project to provide free and low-cost solar energy to homes across the province.
Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur launched the project at a ceremony at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar. Many ministers, assembly members, government officials, and media representatives attended the event.
In the first phase, 32,500 households will get free solar units, moreover including solar panels, batteries, fans, and lights. After receiving over 2.5 million online applications . The authorities conducted the selection through an electronic ballot.
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The project aim is to help 130,000 households, including 30,000 in the merged districts. Out of these, 65,000 will get free solar units, while another 65,000 can buy them at half price with an option to pay in easy installments.
The government will complete the Rs20 billion project in two phases, benefiting 65,000 households in each phase. Speaking at the event Chief Minister Gandapur said this initiative will help solve the country’s electricity crisis and frequent power cuts, providing relief to poor communities.
He emphasized that the authorities conducted the selection process transparently through electronic balloting. In this priority will given to widows, transgender individuals, and other vulnerable groups. Furthermore, each district is receiving allocations based on its population share to ensure fair and clear distribution.
The chief minister also stressed that the process remained free from political or external influence, moreover ensuring merit-based allocation.
“With over 2.5 million applications, this overwhelming response reflects public trust in our system,” Gandapur said, reaffirming the provincial government’s commitment to governance and public welfare
The selection process is conduct through an electronic ballot after receiving over 2.5 million online applications. This project aims to supply solar systems to 130,000 families, including 30,000 residences in the amalgamated districts.
Out of these, 65,000 homes will receive free solar units, while another 65,000 will be able to purchase them at half price with the option of paying in easy installments.
The total cost of the project is Rs 20 billion, and it will be completed in two phases. Firstly they will cover 65,000 households, and the second phase will cover the remaining 65,000.
Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said the project was launched to help solve the country’s electricity crisis . Moreover and frequent power cuts, giving relief to poor communities. In line with the vision of our founding chairman, we are committed to providing relief and essential services to the people,”.
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Furthermore, he said, adding that a welfare state must ensure access to basic necessities for its most deserving citizens.
He said that the authorities are providing solar units through a transparent and electronic balloting system. Furthermore with priority given to widows, transgender individuals, and other vulnerable groups. Each district is receiving its share based on population proportion.
Furthermore ensuring fair distribution across the province. He also stressed that the selection process has been kept free from political or external influence. Ensuring transparency and merit-based allocation.
“With over 2.5 million applications, this overwhelming response reflects public trust in our system, and we thank the people for their confidence in us,” . Furthermore Gandapur stated, adding that the KP government was leading in governance and would continue to do so in future as well.
