Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced the launch of the ‘Solarization for Agricultural Tubewells’ programme on Thursday.

The programme would help convert 8,000 agricultural tube-wells in Punjab to solar energy, promoting sustainability and easing the financial burden on farmers.

The Punjab government would provide a subsidy of Rs9 billion for the solarisation of tube wells. The subsidy amounts are Rs500,000 for up to 10kW, Rs750,000 for up to 15kW, Rs1 million for up to 20kW.

Farmers owning at least one acre of agricultural land are eligible to apply for this solarization programme. The application process can be completed online at cmstpdotpunjabdotgovdotpk. Moreover, the application form can be downloaded from wwwdotagripunjabdotgovdotpk.

“This solarization project will provide relief from inflated electricity bills, ensuring that farmers can fully participate in the progress and development of Punjab,” the CM said.