Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched an online registration for the Roshan Gharana program, which has approved 50,000 households for a 1 KV solar system. The system includes solar plates, batteries, inverters, and wires. A pilot project has also been initiated, providing 1 KV solar systems to consumers consuming up to 100 units of electricity.
Qualifications Criteria
The program will offer solar systems to 50,000 consumers in the first phase, who consume less than 100 units of electricity per month, through a lottery system for fair access.
Eligibility Criteria: Salaried vs Non-Salaried Individuals
• Resident status: Non-Resident RDA account holder.
• Identification: Valid NICOP holder.
• Age range: 20-60 years or retirement age if lower.
• Employment/Business: Minimum two years of continuous employment/business operation.
Required Documents
• Color passport-sized photos of the applicant and any co-applicant(s).
• Copies of CNIC.
• The previous three months’ bank statements.
• For salaried personnel, the last three months’ worth of pay stubs.
• Employment contract or Employer’s certificate.
• The previous year’s bank statements.
• Tax records for the last two years.
• Documentation proving allotment, transfer, or title.
• Stay Country Credit Bureau Report.
Procedure for Applications
The Punjab government has launched a portal for consumers to apply for solar systems. The application process includes a simple email address, required finance amount, home finance required city, income source, customer name, and contact number. The details of the applicants are provided for easy reference.
| Qualifications Criteria | Required Documents |
| Status of residency: Non-resident owner of an RDA account. Identity: A current NICOP bearer. Age range: 20 to 60 years old, or, if younger, retirement age. Work/Business: A minimum of two years of nonstop work or business activity. | Application Documents: Passport-sized colored photographs of applicant and co-applicant(s). CNIC and NICOP copies. Bank statements from last 3 months. Last 3-month salary slip for salaried individuals. Employer’s Certificate/Employment Contract. Bank statements from last 12 months. Last two years’ tax documents. Proof of allotment, transfer, or title document. Credit Bureau Report of Stay Country. |
Conclusion
The Roshan Gharana Program in Punjab encourages residents to adopt clean energy and fund their homes sustainably through solar systems. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz aims to expand solar systems for domestic consumers.
FAQs
How are beneficiaries selected? Beneficiaries are selected through a lottery system to ensure fair access to the program.
What is included in the solar system provided under the program? The solar system provided includes solar plates, batteries, inverters, and wires, with a capacity of 1 KV.
What is the goal of the Roshan Gharana Program? The program aims to promote the adoption of clean energy among residents of Punjab and facilitate sustainable funding for households through solar systems. Read Also