Last Updated on: 1st September 2024, 07:14 am
Good news for Sindh families who have enrolled in the government’s solar system scheme! The first phase of this initiative led by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has officially started. In this phase, 200,000 solar systems will be distributed to families who meet the eligibility criteria and are enrolled in the Benazir Kafaalat Programme.
2 lakh solar systems will be distributed in the 1st phase for BISP families
During a launch event at the Chief Minister House, Bilawal Bhutto emphasized the party’s dedication to addressing social challenges with lasting solutions. He shared that his election manifesto includes plans to extend similar solar energy initiatives for low-income communities nationwide, should they receive the mandate to govern at the federal level. “We aim to provide essential services to those in need,” he stated.
Eligible families for the first phase of solar system distribution in Sindh
The free solar panel scheme is for families who are already receiving monthly or quarterly payments from the Benazir Income Support Program. To be eligible, these families must have completed their NSER survey at the BISP Tehsil office, which is an essential requirement to receive a free solar panel from the Sindh government.
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PPP to establish Solar Park through Public Private Partnership
Bilawal Bhutto announced that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is developing a solar park through a public-private partnership. He appreciated the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for their work in reducing electricity bills but expressed concerns about the methods they used to provide this relief. He further mentioned that the Punjab government’s strategy could be strengthened and highlighted the PPP’s initiative to introduce solar energy to underserved districts in Sindh. Bilawal is optimistic that such partnerships could help tackle these issues more effectively if the PPP were to lead the federal government.
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Last Words
The introduction of the first phase of solar system distribution is an essential step to facilitate access to sustainable energy for needy families in Sindh. By providing 200,000 solar panel systems to BISP beneficiaries, the PPP not only meets immediate energy needs but also promotes long-term social progress.