CHITRAL: Introducing solar system is the best solution to over come energy crises in mountainous Chitral were the views of the experts during a day long workshop on sustainable energy solutions.
The workshop was jointly organized by Agha Khan Rural Support Program and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development here at local hotel.
There were 30 representatives from relevant government, NGOs, private sectors and local communities to discuss ways and means for a smooth sailing of the project.
General Manager AKRSP Izhar Ali Hunzai, ICIMOD’s Country representative Dr. Inayatullah, Rana, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment were also attended the workshop.
Energy advisor Prof Dr. Jangna Nath Shrestha of CIMOD stressed upon adopting of solar (alternate) energy to overcome on energy crises in the district. He disclosed that in way back 2007, CIMOD) embarked on a pilot project to find sensible solutions to the energy crisis to make ensure alternative energy to the people.
The piloted technologies mainly metallic stove, solar cookers and solar lamps were locally available that could save fuel, reducing indoor air pollution and green house gas emission reducing drudgery and freeing up the excessive time of herders especially women for productive activities.
Source - Pakistan Times
The workshop was jointly organized by Agha Khan Rural Support Program and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development here at local hotel.
There were 30 representatives from relevant government, NGOs, private sectors and local communities to discuss ways and means for a smooth sailing of the project.
General Manager AKRSP Izhar Ali Hunzai, ICIMOD’s Country representative Dr. Inayatullah, Rana, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment were also attended the workshop.
Energy advisor Prof Dr. Jangna Nath Shrestha of CIMOD stressed upon adopting of solar (alternate) energy to overcome on energy crises in the district. He disclosed that in way back 2007, CIMOD) embarked on a pilot project to find sensible solutions to the energy crisis to make ensure alternative energy to the people.
The piloted technologies mainly metallic stove, solar cookers and solar lamps were locally available that could save fuel, reducing indoor air pollution and green house gas emission reducing drudgery and freeing up the excessive time of herders especially women for productive activities.
Source - Pakistan Times
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