Punjab Minister Announces Full Compensation for Crop Destruction and Other Damages in Flood-Stricken Regions
Punjab Government Takes Action to Aid Flood-Affected Areas
Heavy rains have caused flooding in several parts of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, with Tanda in Hoshiarpur district, Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district, and some villages in Ferozepur, Fazilka, and Tarn Taran districts being the worst-affected. In response, the Punjab government has taken several measures to assist those affected and mitigate further damage.
The Punjab government's primary focus is on relocating people to safer places, providing healthcare services, ensuring ration supply, and caring for livestock. To oversee these relief efforts, eight cabinet ministers have been assigned the task of monitoring the situation in flood-affected areas. The Chief Minister, Bhagwant Singh Mann, is personally monitoring the operations.
The Minister for Water Resources, Barinder Kumar Goyal, has visited flood-affected areas in Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala district, to assess the situation firsthand. He distributed dry rations to affected villagers of Sangra by boat. The affected areas have been divided into sectors for relief work, and responsibilities have been assigned to officers.
The Minister also listened to the challenges faced by affected families and instructed officials to provide assistance. Special 'girdawari' has been ordered in Sultanpur and Bholath tehsils in Kapurthala district for crop compensation. The Punjab government will provide complete compensation for crop losses and other damages in flood-affected areas.
To prevent future flooding, a comprehensive report has been sought from the chief engineer regarding de-silting of the Beas river. However, the state government has not specified a timeline for the implementation of the de-silting once water levels recede.
The Punjab government has spent ₹276 crores on flood prevention measures and is maintaining a 24-hour monitoring on the water situation in dams and rivers. To further prepare for potential flooding, 4 lakh sand-filled bags are ready for immediate use at 'dhussi bundh' or earthen embankment.
Despite the ongoing challenges, the Punjab government remains committed to providing aid and support to those affected by the floods. As the weather department forecasts more showers in the coming days, the government will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens.
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