Solar Panels Project Approved for 500 Unit Consumers, 90% of the Cost will be Paid by the Government, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz

LAHORE (EWNTV) Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given in-principle approval to the project "Roshan Gharana Program" to provide solar panels to crores of consumers using up to 500 units of electricity in Punjab. The Chief Minister said that solar systems will be given to the poorest families in the first phase according to the transparent procedure. People will not be left alone in difficult situations. They are trying to save the people from the effects of past disasters. After five years, people will not face the current problems. Cabinet meeting has been called today for the final approval of the "Roshan Gharana" program of providing solar panels to the people. The government will only provide solar panels, the cost of the panels 90% will be paid by the Punjab government while 10% will be paid by the consumer. The panels will be provided in easy installments of five years. During the meeting, comprehensive measures for national security were reviewed according to the National Action Plan and a detailed briefing was given on the overall security situation of the province. A briefing was also given on the preliminary measures and the plan of relief activities in view of the possibility of flood during monsoon was also reviewed. Security related issues and strategies of foreigners including Chinese nationals working on CPEC and non-CPEC projects were discussed.

A detailed review of overall security measures including the Punjab Safe City Project was also taken. Speaking during the meeting, the Chief Minister said that the sensitivity of Muharram is well understood and every matter is being carefully reviewed. Many elements try to disrupt the peace and harmony situation and their nefarious intentions are to be thwarted together. He said that timely and regular reports are very important, early notification and measures are effective to avoid unpleasant incidents. The Chief Minister said that the RPOs and DPOs across Punjab have been instructed to check the security of the Majlis themselves. They have had a detailed meeting with the Ulama in the meeting of the Provincial Union of Muslims Committee for the establishment of peace and order. The officers have been instructed to go to the scholars themselves. Ministers will sit in the central control room of Muharram, every procession and assembly is being checked by live streaming. All the Majlis have been geo-tagged to ensure security.

The Chief Minister said that some elements create a situation like Islam and anti-Islam by using loudspeakers, a solution has to be thought of. We are people who love and follow Islam. Whoever insults any religion is not a Muslim, Christian, Sikh or Hindu, but simply a criminal. Keeping a check on hate speech is very important. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif further said that as much as possible efforts will be made not to stop the mobile service or internet service on Ashura. There will be no transportation of Chinese residents without a bullet-proof vehicle. The Punjab government is in favor of bullet-proof vans and buses. Effective measures have been taken to prevent possible floods and urban flooding in Punjab. Vasa emergency camps have also been established at important places to ensure timely drainage in Lahore.In case of fog, there is very little time for rescue. In case of possible flood, the evacuation of people's lives and property as well as livestock will also be ensured. Corps Commander Lahore Lieutenant General Syed Amir Raza said that the series of mutual cooperation to protect the life and property of the people is commendable.

We will continue to collaborate with the Punjab government for effective security. We need to take long-term sustainable security measures to avoid floods. Comprehensive foolproof security arrangements will be made during Muharram Al Haram with mutual cooperation. Therefore, the help of modern technology should be taken so that the available personnel on security can perform their duties properly. In the meeting, Corps Commander Lahore Lieutenant General Syed Amir Raza, Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Inspector General of Police Dr. Usman Anwar and other top military, intelligence And government officials attended. The Chief Minister of Punjab congratulated all the Pakistanis on the beginning of the Islamic year and prayed that the new Hijri year would bring mercy and blessings to Pakistan, the Pakistani nation and the Islamic world. The Battle of Karbala is an example of unwavering courage, sacrifice and steadfastness in the face of cruelty. The Chief Minister said that we pray that the new Hijri year brings us peace, prosperity and happiness. May Allah grant freedom to the oppressed Muslims of Palestine and Kashmir in the new Hijri year.