Tube well solarization termed a game changer

ISLAMABAD:

Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhel on Monday hailed the prime minster for announcing historic Rs 55 billion project for solarization of 28,000 tube wells, stating that it will revamp agriculture sector at the province.

"A total of 28,000 agricultural tube wells across Balochistan will be converted to solar power within three months," the governor told PTV News.

Mandokhel noted that the project, costing Rs 55 billion, will see the federal government contributing 70% of the funds, with the remaining 30% provided by the provincial government.