QUETTA: Member of the Provincial Assembly, Asghar Tareen, stated that many farmers in Balochistan have not yet received the allocated funds for agricultural solarization.
He emphasized that the federal government has not provided the full amount for the solarization initiative. Tareen urged that no bill should be passed until the complete funds are received.
Despite these concerns, the Balochistan Assembly went ahead and approved the bill related to agricultural solarization and measures to prevent electricity theft.
Agricultural solarization involves shifting tube wells, water pumps, and other farm equipment from electricity or diesel to solar energy. This initiative aims to reduce farmers’ dependence on expensive and unreliable power sources by providing a clean, low-cost, and sustainable energy solution.
For farmers in Balochistan, where electricity shortages and high fuel costs are major hurdles, solarization can be a game changer. It will help:
Lower production costs by reducing electricity and diesel expenses.Improve irrigation efficiency, allowing farmers to water crops regularly
Boost agricultural output and income and reduce reliance on the national grid, easing overall power demand
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However, the success of this program depends heavily on timely and complete funding, as raised by lawmakers, and proper implementation at the grassroots level.
