LAHORE– Reflecting the Prime Minister’s vision of “Roshan Punjab” & “Clean Green Pakistan”, Dr. Muhammad Akhtar Malik – Minister of Energy & Dr. Yasmeen Rashid – Minister for Health conducted the Signing ceremony of Solarization of Basic Health Units of Punjab (Phase-II).
While addressing the media he, said with the advent of green energy the basic health units of Sargodha, Jehlum & Mandibahauddin will be harnessing the power of sun. The solar solutions will not only ensure constant energy supply but also reduce the ever increasing energy & maintenance cost of facilities. Dr. Yasmeen Rashid said that Punjab Energy department is trying to ensure the best health care facility along with constant supply of the most sustainable form of energy to the masses of Pakistan.
Dr. Akhter said project will not only ensure annual savings for the health sector of Pakistan but will also facilitate in stabilizing the economy of Pakistan. Under the mission of Solarization of Punjab – Mr. Arif Mansoor Qaisrani – Project Director (PMU) signed for the provision of green energy to the 227 basic health units of Sargodha, Jehlum & Mandibahauddin.
While sharing the project credentials with media he said “The project will be adding a total of 681KW to the national grid while eventually making the country an energy independent state. The state of the art solutions will provide a monthly saving of 1.7 Million rupees and approximately 20 Million rupees annually. Moreover, the project will ensure massive reduction in the carbon footprint of Punjab and will be equivalent to the plantation of 13620 trees across Pakistan.”
The proceeding was attended by many notable personals including Mr. Arif Mansoor Qaisrani- Project Director (PMU), Mr. Omar Masood- Manager Planning & Policy, Mr. Hassaan Shafqat – CEO E Cube Solutions, Mr. Faheem Ijaz – MD E Cube Solutions, Ms. Musfirah Abbas – CMO E Cube Solutions & Mr. Faizan Ali Shah.
While addressing the press conference and thanking the ministry , Mr. Faheem Ijaz – MD E Cube Solutions mentioned: “Pakistan as an energy independent state, we ought to develop reliable energy solutions for the basic health units of Punjab while making our country self-sufficient in the energy resources. Hence, we are promising a greener tomorrow for upcoming generations.”
Both the ministries including Energy & Health (Dr. Muhammad Akhtar Malik & Dr. Yasmeen Rashid) pledged to work hand in hand in helping out the masses by energizing their lives renewably.— HANDOUT
