The date for submitting applications for solarisation of agricultural tube wells under a programme launched by the Punjab chief minister has been extended.
The Punjab government will provide subsidy worth Rs9 billion for converting 8,000 agricultural tube wells to solar energy in Punjab.
Subsidy amounting to Rs500,000 for up to 10kW, Rs750,000 for up to 15kW and Rs1 million for up to 20kW will be provided for solarisation of tube wells. Owners of at least one acre of agricultural land can apply for the tube well solarisation. The farmers can apply online after downloading the forms.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said, "Every promise made to the farmers will be fulfilled and they will fully participate in the progress and development of Punjab. Solarisation of agricultural tube wells will provide relief from inflated electricity bills. Whenever the PML-N government comes into power, farmers become prosperous."
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