The CM Punjab Solar Scheme, also called Roshan Gharana, gives free and subsidized solar systems to households in Punjab to cut their electricity bills. This guide explains who is eligible, how to apply, and how winners are chosen, in simple words.
The scheme is aimed at low and middle electricity users. Applying is free through SMS or the official portal cmsolarscheme.punjab.gov.pk, and beneficiaries are picked by a computerized ballot, so no agent can promise you a panel.
What is the CM Punjab Solar Scheme (Roshan Gharana)?
Rising electricity bills hit low and middle income homes the hardest. The CM Punjab Solar Scheme, branded Roshan Gharana, helps by giving eligible households a solar system so they can produce their own power and lower their monthly bill. The size of the system depends on how much electricity you currently use, and the lowest users get a full system at no cost.
CM Punjab Solar Scheme eligibility
Based on the reported criteria, you generally need to:
- Be a permanent Punjab resident with a CNIC address in Punjab
- Have monthly electricity use between about 50 and 500 units, with priority for 0 to 200 units
- Own the property or have a landlord NOC if you rent
- Have no record of electricity theft or meter tampering
Criteria can change, so confirm the current rules on the official portal.
What you get
As reported for 2026:
- 0 to 100 units: a 550-watt solar system at no cost
- 101 to 200 units: a 1,100-watt (1.1 kW) system at no cost
- Higher usage: the government covers most of the cost and you pay a small share
Treat figures as “as of” their date and confirm the current terms on the official portal.
How to apply, step by step
Step 1: Apply by SMS or portal
Send your CNIC and electricity bill reference number to 8800, or apply on the official portal cmsolarscheme.punjab.gov.pk.
Step 2: Wait for the confirmation SMS
You receive a confirmation from the official government sender ID. Be careful of fake messages from other numbers.
Step 3: Selection by ballot
Beneficiaries are selected through a computerized ballot. Winners are informed by SMS.
Step 4: Installation
Selected households receive their solar system according to their electricity usage category.
How selection by ballot works
Because demand is high, not every eligible applicant can be served at once. The government uses a random computerized ballot to choose beneficiaries fairly from the eligible pool. This means:
- Being eligible does not guarantee selection in a given phase.
- If you are not picked this time, you may be considered in a later round.
- No one can move your name up the list. Anyone who claims they can, for a fee, is running a scam.
Documents to keep ready
- Your CNIC
- A recent electricity bill (for the reference number and your usage)
- Proof of ownership or a landlord NOC if you rent
Stay safe from fraud
- Apply only via 8800 or cmsolarscheme.punjab.gov.pk.
- Applying is free, and selection is by ballot, so no one can guarantee you a panel.
- Never pay money or share an OTP with anyone, and only trust the official government sender ID.
To see what else your household may qualify for, try our free eligibility checker. Homeowners may also want to read about Apni Chhat Apna Ghar.
GoPunjab is an independent information website. We cannot register you or select you for a solar system. We only explain how the scheme works so you can apply correctly through the official channel.