KP earmarks billions of rupees for combating impacts of Climate Change.

PESHAWAR -- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has earmarked a hefty amount in billions of rupees for combating impacts of climate change with focus on creating awareness among public and promotion of solar power generation.

According to budget documents, in the upcoming fiscal year 2022-23, four billion rupees have been earmarked for solar energy generation through installation of panels in 11300 mosques in the province.

Rs. 15.8 billion is reserved for investment in hydel power generation in the province, reads the budget document.

An amount of Rs. 1.2 billion is reserved for TESCO (Tribal Electricity Supply Company) for launching of hydel projects in merged districts.

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