Punjab floods relief package has become the central demand as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the state today to review the widespread damage caused by one of the worst disasters in decades. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has formally asked the Centre to sanction a ₹20,000 crore package to rebuild lives and infrastructure.
The devastating floods have already claimed 51 lives, while crops spread across 1.84 lakh hectares of farmland have been destroyed. Thousands of homes, schools, and hospitals are damaged, leaving rural families in distress. The AAP government said the proposed relief package would cover immediate compensation for victims’ families, financial support for farmers, rehabilitation of displaced residents, and the reconstruction of key public infrastructure.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to brief PM Modi during his field visit. According to officials, the Prime Minister will inspect flood-affected villages, interact with locals, and assess the state’s relief operations before announcing any central assistance.
Beyond short-term measures, Punjab has also sought help for long-term flood control projects. These include strengthening embankments, upgrading drainage systems, and setting up early warning mechanisms. Experts believe that without structural reforms, such disasters will continue to hit Punjab’s agrarian economy hard.
Opposition leaders, meanwhile, are closely watching the Centre’s response, noting that the speed and size of the relief package will influence public opinion. Human rights groups have also urged both state and central governments to ensure timely delivery of aid, transparency in fund usage, and special provisions for vulnerable groups such as landless farmers and daily wage earners.
The outcome of PM Modi’s visit is expected to set the tone for Punjab’s recovery. For now, the spotlight remains on whether the Centre will meet the demand for a ₹20,000 crore Punjab floods relief package.
