Punjab Agriculture Secretary Iftikhar Ali Sahoo chaired a meeting to review the progress of the 'CM’s Program for Solarization of Agriculture Tube-Wells in Punjab.' The initiative focuses on transitioning tube-well operations to solar power, aiming to reduce energy costs and promote sustainability in the agriculture sector.
The meeting highlighted the program's implementation status with PITB presenting a detailed overview of the process flow, from farmer registration to eligibility verification.
PITB Joint Director Usman Waheed highlighted PITB's integral role in developing end-to-end digital solutions to ensure the success of this program and its balloting operations. He also outlined the operational challenges faced during the program's execution and discussed strategies to overcome them.
PITB Director Badar Munir provided a detailed demonstration of the digital balloting process, showcasing the system’s transparency and efficiency in ensuring unbiased selection of beneficiaries. The digital platform’s features were commended for their ability to enhance trust and accountability among stakeholders.
Secretary Agriculture appreciated PITB’s efforts in supporting this special initiative and emphasized the importance of timely implementation to benefit the farming community. He issued directives to expedite preparations for the balloting event and ensured the seamless execution of the program, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural growth in Punjab.