PM Shehbaz Sharif Approves 100MW Solar Power Project for Gilgit-Baltistan
Fulfilling a promise to the region, the government aims to curb the energy crisis with clean and renewable power.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved a 100-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant for Gilgit-Baltistan. This move delivers on a pledge he made during his recent visit to the region. He promised residents that their power needs would receive urgent attention.
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared the project in record time. It will directly benefit nine districts: Astore, Diamer, Ghanche, Ghizer, Gilgit, Hunza, Nagar, Skardu, and Shigar.
Phased Implementation Plan
The government will execute the solar project in three clear phases.
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Phase 1: Skardu will receive 18.958 megawatts of electricity.
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Phase 2: Hunza, Gilgit, and Diamer will join the network next.
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Phase 3: The remaining districts will get 16.096 megawatts of solar power.
In addition, the plan includes 18.162 megawatts of off-grid solar energy for hospitals and government offices. This step will ensure reliable power for critical services.
A Boost for Clean Energy in Pakistan
The project will cost 24,957 million Pakistani Rupees and finish within three years. It will also reduce the region’s dependence on fossil fuels. As a result, residents can expect cleaner air and a stronger local economy.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed that renewable energy can transform Gilgit-Baltistan’s future. The plan will cut load-shedding, improve living standards, and promote eco-friendly practices. Furthermore, it shows Pakistan’s commitment to sustainable development.
