What is 8800 Solar Scheme?
The government of Punjab has introduced a new solar panel scheme in 2024. This scheme name is “Roshan Gharana Program”. CM Punjab has approved this scheme last month and a huge budget of 12.6 billion rupees is allotted. This scheme is also called as 8800 Solar Scheme because 8800 is the code specialized for checking eligibility for this scheme.8800 solar panel scheme will provide free 1kw of solar to Punjab families.
who can apply for 8800 solar panel scheme ?
Eligibility criteria :
To get an advantage from this scheme, the Govt of Punja sets certain criteria. only those families will get 8800 roshan gharna solar panels who are eligible and follows their criteria. The eligibility criteria include the following points,
Families applying must be residents of Punjab.
the government employees wouldn’t get free solar panels.
Those who have energy consumption of less than 200 units per month will get completely free solar panels while those having higher get solar on easy installment.
Applicant must have all the required documents including ID card. property papers etc.
How to check eligibility through the 8800 code?
To check the eligibility you have to follow this guide,
- Dial 8800 in the messaging app.
- Now input your CNIC number there (remember to put the CNIC number on whose name the electricity meter is registered in your family)
- Now enter the reference number of your electricity bill (it will be mentioned on your electricity bill)
- Click send the message (it will cost you some charge)
Now wait until you get the response. After getting the response if you are approved you can apply through the Bank of Punjab.
8800 Solar Scheme online registration
The registration for Roshan gharana solar panel scheme has started and citizens can register now. To register for this scheme and check the eligibility the government of Punjab has allotted a code 8800 and you can register for this scheme using this code. If you are approved then you can follow the Roshan gharana program online application process.
8800 Solar Scheme online apply process
After you have registered for the 8800 Roshan Gharna scheme and your approval now you can apply for this scheme. After applying govt of Punjab will distribute 50,000 solar panels among Punjab families through a lucky draw. For online applications follow this process,
Visit the nearest BOP bank.
Ask for the Roshan gharana scheme application form.
You can visit their official website online and download the application form there too.
After getting the form fill it with all the necessary data required.
Fill in your identity information, and contact details and attach the required documents.
Finally, review all the details you entered and submit it.
Required documents
for 8800 solar scheme registration you require following documents.
- National Id card
Proof of residency
Past month electricity bills
All these documents will be attached with the application form before submitting.
Next step after applying for 8800 scheme
After you have applied for the scheme govt will give you a Roshan gharana ID card. This ID card will keep a record of your solar system installed and indicates you’re a member of this scheme. The team will visit and later watch for your space and report government. After that solar system will be installed at your roof.
This is a very generous and beneficial program by CM Punjab Mariyam Nawaz towards the increasing energy crisis in Pakistan. By this program, low-income families will be able to live better.
8800 solar scheme installation plan
Government of Punjab plans to install all the 50,000 solar panels in September and October month. Those who applied for free solar panels will get soon installed solar panels on their roofs and those who applied for interest free installation will also get their solar panels ready.