CM Punjab Solarization of Tube Wells:How to Apply for this Scheme

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To improve agriculture, CM Punjab is launching a new program called CM Punjab Solarization of Tubewell. Regarding this, the community energy plan aims at providing cheaper energy to the farmers and reducing the emission of greenhouse gases so as to empower farmers with communal energy and sustainable farming. It covers the solarization of 8000 tube wells and also offers a PKR 1 billion subsidy for farmers in converting to the use of solar energy. The use of solar-powered tube-wells will minimise the use of electricity and diesel for irrigation purposes.

Punjab Agriculture Sector Vision and Growth Strategy

The solarization of the tubewells is consistent with the vision of CM Punjab and Government of Punjab for a clean energy future.With this integration of renewable energy in agriculture, Punjab is a good example that other provinces should follow. This will also improve food security and will place Punjab amongst the premier provinces in climate smart agriculture.

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Empowering Farmers Through Solarization 

CM Punjab Solarization of tubewells gives a modern technology in hand to the farmers. Education prepares them to meet the environmental change conditions and to do business in the global world.The fact that farming operations are no longer dependent on conventional sources of energy makes their production more reliable and effective.

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Eligibility

Eligibility for CM Punjab Solarization of tubewells program requires that applicants own land registered in their name. Interested farmers are urged to register before the deadline of December 31, 2024. The Solarization initiative will support three categories of solar power kits based on horsepower capacity:

  • PKR 500,000 subsidy for 10-horsepower kits,
  • PKR 750,000 subsidy for 15-horsepower kits,
  • PKR 1,000,000 subsidy for 20-horsepower kits.

Farmers will be responsible for paying the remaining balance for the solar system installation.

Farmers’ Eligibility Criteria

Note that only those farmers who fulfill all eligibility criteria given below will be eligible for the solarization of tubewells.

  • The applicant must be a resident of Punjab province.
  • The applicant must be above 18 years of age and must have a Computerized ID Card.
  • Only one person (farmer) from each family can apply for a solar system.
  • The applicant must own an agricultural holding within the revenue limits of the same district where he has submitted his application.
  • The applicant must have proof of individual ownership.
  • In the case of an electric tube well, the farmer applicant must be the owner of the electric tube well; to prove this, the last paid bill of the electric tubewell connection has to be submitted as proof.
  • Farmers in default of any bank or financial institution will not be eligible for this scheme.
  • If a farmer owns an electrical tube well, he must have a three-phase electrical connection.
  • The electricity connection for the electrical tube well must have been installed on or before October 30, 2024.

Required Documents for Registration

Farmers who meet all the eligibility criteria and are willing to convert their tube wells to solar do not need any documents to complete the registration in CM Punjab Solarization of tubewell program. But if applying online the farmers will need his identity card number and mobile phone number registered in his name.

How to Apply

Farmers looking to take part in the program can download application forms from the Punjab agriculture department’s official website or apply directly. For additional assistance, 

The agriculture helpline is available at 0800-17000, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Saturday

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Complete guide: Online Registration in CM Punjab Solarization of Tubewell Program

  • Open the official web portal from the given link: https://cmstp.punjab.gov.pk/
  • As the portal opens, the registration form will appear in front of you.
  • Enter your ID card number inside the registration form.
  • Enter your registered mobile phone number.
  • Select the type of tube well installed in the third field.
  • Select the installed electric motor capacity/diesel engine capacity.
  • After that, select the solar system according to your requirements.
  • And tick after reading the acknowledgment and terms and conditions field.
  • In the end  you will see the captcha code; read the captcha code and enter it in the captcha code field.
  • Press the Apply for Solar Tube Wells button; as you press this button, your registration process will be complete.

Conclusion

CM Punjab Solarization of TubeWell is the revolution for Punjab agriculture in general. It is cost effective, a sustainable means and efficient way of fulfilling the irrigation requirements. Punjab is thus targeting the way to a bright and clean future for farmers of Punjab through the road of solar power. Such a progressive program facilitates not only the economic development of the country but also preservation of the environment for future generations.

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