Aaj TV English News - Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:34:09 +0500 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:34:09 +0500 60 Punjab tube well solarization scheme: Who is eligible and how to apply https://english.aaj.tv/news/330395268/punjab-tube-well-solarization-scheme-who-is-eligible-and-how-to-apply <p><strong>Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched a project under the ‘Kissan package’ to convert fuel or electricity-powered tube wells to solar energy. This initiative aims to convert 8,000 tube wells and has a budget of Rs9 billion.</strong></p> <h1><a id="eligibility" href="#eligibility" class="heading-permalink" aria-hidden="true" title="Permalink"></a>Eligibility:</h1> <ul> <li>Farmers whose names are registered in the land registry.</li> <li>Tube wells installed before October 30, 2024.</li> </ul> <h2><a id="application-deadline" href="#application-deadline" class="heading-permalink" aria-hidden="true" title="Permalink"></a>Application Deadline:</h2> <p>December 31, 2024.</p> <h2><a id="how-to-apply" href="#how-to-apply" class="heading-permalink" aria-hidden="true" title="Permalink"></a>How to Apply:</h2> <p>You will need to fill an application form <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://cmstp.punjab.gov.pk/">here</a>.</p> <h2><a id="subsidies-offered" href="#subsidies-offered" class="heading-permalink" aria-hidden="true" title="Permalink"></a>Subsidies Offered:</h2> <p>The Punjab government will provide subsidies:</p> <ul> <li>500,000 rupees for 10 kW capacity.</li> <li>750,000 rupees for 15 kW capacity.</li> <li>1,000,000 rupees for 20 kW capacity.</li> </ul> <p>Farmers will be responsible for the remaining costs.</p> <h2><a id="project-goals" href="#project-goals" class="heading-permalink" aria-hidden="true" title="Permalink"></a>Project Goals:</h2> <p>Reduce economic costs for farmers, ease the burden on the energy sector, and contribute to environmental protection.</p> Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched a project under the ‘Kissan package’ to convert fuel or electricity-powered tube wells to solar energy. This initiative aims to convert 8,000 tube wells and has a budget of Rs9 billion.

Eligibility:

  • Farmers whose names are registered in the land registry.
  • Tube wells installed before October 30, 2024.

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2024.

How to Apply:

You will need to fill an application form here.

Subsidies Offered:

The Punjab government will provide subsidies:

  • 500,000 rupees for 10 kW capacity.
  • 750,000 rupees for 15 kW capacity.
  • 1,000,000 rupees for 20 kW capacity.

Farmers will be responsible for the remaining costs.

Project Goals:

Reduce economic costs for farmers, ease the burden on the energy sector, and contribute to environmental protection.

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