Thar coal block electrified

KARACHI: The Thar Foundation recently marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the Village Electrification Project (VEP), set to illuminate households in Thar Coal Block II through the installation of solar systems.

As part of the initiative, a total of 1,035 households are poised to benefit, painting a promising picture of progress and development for the region’s villages.

The project was inaugurated by Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company CEO Amir Iqbal in a ceremony held at Thar Coal Block II, while Azhar Malik (Director site SECMC), Farhan Ansari (GM Thar Foundation), Fazal Thebo (GM EPTL), and Tarique Fareed (GM Admin HUBCO) were also present on the occasion.

Thar coal block two is already providing electricity to three million households in the country, and under VEP, solar electricity will be provided to more than 1,000 households, whilst young local workers trained under the vocational training initiative of Thar Foundation will work on this project. “I am hopeful that the initiative will enhance socio-economic opportunities for the residents of Thar Block II,” said Amir.