Under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab Energy Department and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) have launched Phase 2 of the ambitious 'Chief Minister Roshan Gharana Program 2026'. Designed to provide sustainable relief against high electricity bills and grid load shedding, the initiative equips hundreds of thousands of low-income families with tier-1 solar photovoltaic panels, hybrid inverters, batteries, and net-metering readiness.
### System Specifications & Allotment Categories: 1. **Category A (50 to 200 Units Monthly Consumption):** - **System:** 1 kW to 2 kW Solar Generation Unit - **Inclusions:** Monocrystalline Tier-1 Solar Panels, Lithium-ion / Tubular Battery Backup, Pure Sine Wave Inverter, Safety Breakers. - **Govt Subsidy:** 90% cost borne by the Punjab Government; user pays only 10% installation and deposit fee.
2. **Category B (201 to 500 Units Monthly Consumption):** - **System:** Up to 5 kW Dual-Tracking Solar Array - **Govt Subsidy:** 75% subsidized through interest-free installments stretched over 5 years.
### Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure: - Visit the official portal managed by PITB: `solar.punjab.gov.pk` or through designated Bank of Punjab (BOP) branches. - Provide your 14-digit electricity consumer reference number printed on your LESCO, GEPCO, FEPCO, MEPCO, or IESCO bill. - Enter applicant CNIC number and registered mobile phone number. - Upload a scanned copy of your paid electricity bill for the last 6 months to verify that average monthly consumption has not exceeded the 500-unit ceiling. - Submit the form and save your registration tracking ID for balloting notifications.