ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has fulfilled yet another promise made to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, as the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved a 100-megawatt solar power project for the region.
Just two days after the premier’s announcement, ECNEC gave the green light to the 100 MW solar photovoltaic power plant project, which will be established across various districts of Gilgit-Baltistan. The project had already been approved by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP), and formal work on the project will now begin.
During his recent visit to Gilgit, the PM had announced that ECNEC would soon approve the project. The districts that will benefit include Astore, Darel, Tangir (Diamer), Ghanche, Ghizer, Gilgit, Hunza, Ishkoman, Nagar, Roundu, Skardu, and Shigar.
The three-year project, with a total cost of Rs. 24.957 billion, is expected to significantly reduce the power shortage in Gilgit-Baltistan and improve public services across the region.