Punjab Solar Tubewell Scheme 2025 – Powering Farmers with Clean Energy
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken an important step in which a free solar tool scheme has been announced for farmers across Punjab in which farmers will be given free solar panels. Under this scheme, more than 10,000 12 hectares of land will be converted to solar energy so that farmers can get rid of the expensive prices of electricity and diesel and benefit from them.
What Is the CM Punjab Solarization Scheme?
This scheme aims to equip farmers with solar-powered tube wells, offering both financial relief and environmental sustainability. With a total budget of PKR 9.8 billion, including PKR 2.5 billion allocated for 2024–25, the scheme is designed to:
- Lower input costs for farmers
- Reduce reliance on fossil fuels
- Cut greenhouse gas emissions
- Promote climate-smart agriculture
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Key Benefits for Farmers CM Punjab Solarization Scheme
1. Massive Government Subsidies
- 67–75% of system cost covered by the Punjab Government
- Farmers only pay 25–33%, spread over 5 years
- Subsidy breakdown:
- 10 kW system – PKR 500,000 subsidy
- 15 kW system – PKR 750,000 subsidy
- 20 kW system – PKR 1,000,000 subsidy
Full Solar Setup Provided
Each eligible farmer receives a complete solar irrigation system, including:
- Solar panels
- Inverters
- Batteries
- Cables & support infrastructure
3. Huge Cost Savings
- Irrigation with solar: PKR 50 per acre
- Electric tubewells: PKR 1,500 per acre
- Diesel tubewells: PKR 3,000 per acre
Farmers may save up to PKR 350,000 monthly depending on land size.
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Eco-Friendly Farming
By shifting from diesel and electric pumps, the program:
- Reduces carbon emissions
- Supports the fight against climate change
- Promotes green agriculture in Punjab
Who Is Eligible for the CM Punjab Solarization Scheme?
To qualify for this scheme, applicants must:
- Be a resident of Punjab
- Be above 18 years old with a valid CNIC
- Own land and an electric/diesel tube well
- Have proof of ownership (title document, electricity bill, etc.)
- Have a 3-phase electric connection (if applicable)
- Tube well connection must be installed before October 30, 2024
- Not be a loan defaulter from any bank or financial institution
- Only one applicant per household can apply
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What Documents Are Required?
If applying online, only these are needed:
- CNIC number
- Registered mobile number
When Does Phase 2 Begin?
- Launch Date: Expected July 2025
- Target: Solarization of 10,000 tubewells
- Supported by the Punjab Government and Federal authorities
How to Apply?
Farmers can apply through two options:
Online Application
- Visit: agripunjab.gov.pk
- Download and fill the form
- Submit it through the portal
Conclusion
The CM Punjab Solarization of Agri Tube Wells Scheme 2025 is more than just a subsidy program—it’s a forward-thinking solution to modern agricultural challenges. By cutting irrigation costs, promoting clean energy, and increasing productivity, this scheme paves the way for a more sustainable and self-reliant farming sector in Punjab. Farmers who meet the criteria should not miss this opportunity to reduce their dependence on expensive fuels and secure a brighter, greener future for their land and livelihood.
