Govt approves Rs1.5bn to improve power distribution

MG News | December 07, 2021 at 09:58 AM GMT+05:00

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December 07, 2021 (MLN): Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Power, Taj Muhammad Tarand Monday said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved Rs1.5 billion for up-gradation of the power distribution system and provision of electricity of new areas in merged districts, as reported by APP on Monday.

"Improvement in the power distribution system in merged districts was the top priority of the government for which amount Rs 840 million released for installation of new feeders, transformers to resolve low voltage issue besides launching bifurcation projects," he added.

He said the government has also approved Rs4.36bn for shifting over 5,000 mosques and worship places on solar energy across the province.

The amount of Rs1.79bn has been earmarked for solarization of around 2,000 mosques in merged districts, he informed.

To note, KP is blessed with plenty of natural resources and the government is building mini-hydropower projects in hilly areas to generate cheap electricity for the local population.

He also directed Energy Development Organization (PEDO) to ensure the timely completion of ongoing projects.

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