The E-Fan Scheme (Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program or Roshan Pankha Roshan Pakistan), launched in February 2026 by the National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA) and Power Division, helps eligible households replace old inefficient ceiling fans with NEECA 5-star rated energy-efficient models. The process is mostly digital via efan.gov.pk, where the system auto-verifies most conditions during registration—no heavy paperwork upfront.
However, you must meet specific eligibility conditions, and certain documents are required for verification (either uploaded digitally or checked during home installation). Here’s a complete, up-to-date list based on official guidelines.
Key Eligibility Conditions (Must Meet All)
To qualify for the scheme:
- Valid Pakistani CNIC issued by NADRA (must be the applicant’s own; linked to the mobile number used for registration).
- Electricity bill in your name – The connection must be active, residential/domestic (not commercial or industrial), and registered under your CNIC.
- Good payment history – No more than 2–4 late/delayed payments in the last 24 months (sources vary slightly between 2 and 4; the portal auto-checks this via DISCO data).
- Registered mobile SIM – The phone number for OTP verification must be registered against your CNIC (Biometric-verified SIM).
- Residential consumer only – Priority for domestic households; commercial/industrial users are generally excluded (though some early mentions included them—confirm on portal).
- Own old/inefficient ceiling fans – You need existing non-5-star rated fans to replace (return is optional now).
- Continuous usage – At least 24 months of active electricity connection in some guidelines.
- No ongoing similar installments – No active financing from previous government schemes to avoid over-indebtedness.
- Homeowner preference – Primarily for bill owners (tenants may face issues unless bill is transferred; most sources specify “in your name”).
The portal efan.gov.pk instantly checks these during sign-up using your CNIC and bill reference number. If any condition fails, it shows the reason.
Required Documents List
The application is paperless at the start—most verification is automatic. However, prepare these for upload (if prompted) or physical check during home visit/installation:
- CNIC Copy (front and back) – Mandatory; scanned or photo upload during registration if needed.
- Latest Electricity Bill – For the consumer reference number (10–14 digits) and proof of bill in your name. (No need to upload full bill usually—reference suffices for auto-verification.)
- Registered Mobile Number Proof – Not always uploaded, but ensure SIM is CNIC-linked (system verifies via OTP).
- Proof of Residence (optional in most cases) – Utility bill itself serves as this; some sources mention domicile certificate if bill issues arise.
- Income Proof (rarely required) – Only if flagged by authorities or for specific quotas; not standard for this program.
Note: No extensive documents like income certificates, property papers, or bank statements are routinely needed. The focus is on digital verification to keep it simple and fast.
Quick Checklist Before Applying
- CNIC valid and linked to SIM? ✓
- Bill in your name with clean payment record? ✓
- Residential connection? ✓
- Have old fans to replace? ✓
If yes, head to efan.gov.pk or the NEECA app, enter details, and check eligibility in seconds.
What If You Don’t Meet Requirements?
- Late payments too many? Improve record and reapply later.
- Bill not in your name? Get it transferred or apply via the owner.
- Commercial connection? Not eligible (focus is residential).
- The portal explains rejection reasons—fix and retry.
This low-document approach makes the scheme accessible for millions. Since you’re in Lahore, Punjab (a high-priority area with major DISCOs like LESCO), rollout should be smooth!
Verify your eligibility instantly at efan.gov.pk – Gather your CNIC and bill, and apply today for big bill savings! 💡
