Provincial Minister for Energy, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, chaired a crucial meeting at the Energy Department office to discuss the distribution of solar panels to 200,000 homes, with support from the World Bank. The meeting focused on finalizing the distribution method for this ambitious project. Senior Energy Specialist Dmytro Glazkov, Energy Specialist Manahil Raza, and Consultant Abrar Khattak from the World Bank attended the session.
Other participants included Secretary Mosaddiq Ahmed Khan, Project Director for Sindh Solar Energy Mahfouz Ahmed Qazi, Strategic Advisor Sonia Soomro, and representatives from various solar distribution companies.
Minister Nasir Shah emphasized the need for a simple and user-friendly distribution process for the solar panels to ensure accessibility for all beneficiaries.
He instructed the World Bank delegation and the distribution companies to expedite the distribution process while maintaining transparency and fairness. The Minister further directed the heads of solar panel distribution companies to adhere to strict timelines and contact him directly if any challenges arose.
Shah reiterated that the project should be completed as per the vision of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and aimed to ensure that the benefits of the initiative reach the public within three months. He stressed the importance of timely execution to ensure the project’s success and its positive impact on the lives of the people.
