LAHORE: An amount of Rs 9 billion has been allocated for the energy sector for the fiscal year 2017-18. According to the budget documents, energy department has launched Khadim-e-Punjab Ujala Programme throughout the province and the aim of the project is to solarize 10,000 schools all over the Punjab. Therefore, Rs 3 billion is being proposed for the mega project. The amount will be reimbursed by the foreign donors ie ADB & AFD under DLIs.
The major targets and initiatives for 2017-18 include: completion of Renewable Energy Development Sector Investment programme hydel power generation project at Marala, Pakpattan,
Chianwali, & Degout fall for adding 20 MW energy to the national grid; installation of AMI Meters in government electricity billing, provide enabling environment for private investment to develop small, mini and micro hydel power projects, commencement of 135 MW Taunsa Hydel power project, commencement of Bio Mass power project in Faisalabad, commencement of Energy Resource centre in Lahore, Execution of Khadim-e-Punjab Ujala programme to Solarize 20,000 Schools in Punjab, Establishment of 15-20 MW Bio Mass thermal power plant near Chak Jhumra, Faisalabad, establishment of Mini Hydro power sites, upgradation of centre for energy research & and development at UET Lahore, installation of net meters at public buildings having installed solar panels consultancy services on oil and gas sector after the 18th amendment scenario.
