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Shivraj Chouhan to Visit Punjab for Flood Damage Assessment

Khazavali — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:25:09 +0000

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Punjab to personally assess the destruction caused by floods. Heavy rains have damaged farmlands across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir, putting farmers in deep trouble.

On Monday, Chouhan held a high-level meeting with senior officials to review the agricultural situation. After the meeting, he announced his Punjab visit, saying he would meet farmers directly. “I assure my farmer friends in Punjab not to worry. I will visit flood-hit areas, listen to your concerns, and ensure relief,” he said.

The minister stressed that the Union Government stands firmly with farmers and will provide timely support. His visit aims to restore confidence among communities that depend on agriculture.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a central inter-ministerial team to Punjab. The team started spot inspections on Monday and will prepare a detailed report for further assistance.

The combined efforts of the Agriculture Ministry and the Home Ministry highlight the Centre’s commitment to support Punjab quickly, reduce farmer losses, and speed up relief operations.

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Aman Arora Presses Centre for Punjab Flood Relief

Khazavali — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:55:33 +0000

Punjab Cabinet Minister and AAP State President Aman Arora urged the Centre to release ₹60,000 crore stalled funds. He also demanded a three-fold hike in Punjab flood compensation.

Arora visited flood-hit areas in Ajnala and Ramdas along with PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal. He reviewed the damage and inspected ongoing relief operations by the district administration.

He said nearly 3 lakh acres of farmland, mostly paddy, remain under water. Farmers face huge crop losses weeks before harvest. Many households also lost livestock, worsening the crisis for rural families that depend on dairy and farming.

Arora criticised the BJP-led Central Government for ignoring Punjab. He said the state has lost ₹50,000 crore in revenue since GST and another ₹8,000 crore is stuck under RDF and MDF. He also pointed out that PMGSY projects worth ₹828 crore were scrapped, weakening rural connectivity.

The minister said current relief rates—₹6,800 per acre for crop damage and ₹1.20 lakh for homes—are unfair. He demanded ₹50,000 per acre for farmers and higher aid for houses and deaths. “Punjab needs urgent help, not photo sessions,” Arora said.

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