Fifty (50) flood-affected families in Punjab received their compensation worth Rs 2 crore, said the state government on Sunday, adding that the remaining six families would soon get their compensation. This year’s calamity took 56 lives in Punjab.
Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said the government is committed to standing by every family affected by the disaster.
"The state has already begun the Girdawari (crop damage assessment) and compensation will be provided in full to all flood-hit persons for their losses," he assured the public.
Besides providing relief funds, Punjab has already launched an extensive flood relief and rehabilitation programme across rural parts of the state. Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that debris clearance and carcass disposal in flood-hit villages will be completed by September 24.
"To restore normalcy, a special cleanliness drive has been rolled out in 2,300 villages. Silt and debris are being removed, while medical teams are visiting to sensitise people about water-borne diseases," he said.
Health and animal welfare have been made a priority in the affected areas. Medical teams, led by doctors, are examining villagers as well as livestock. Vaccination of animals is also being undertaken to prevent outbreaks of disease.
Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh said that dedicated medical teams have been formed to prevent any epidemic-like situation. Local Government Minister Dr Ravjot Singh added that nodal officers have been deputed to support Executive Officers, ensuring cleanliness work is completed swiftly.
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