2303 FLOOD-HIT VILLAGES IDENTIFIED FOR REHABILITATION AND ESSENTIAL ASSISTANCE
REVENUE MINISTER DIRECTS DCs AND SDMs TO EXTEND FULL COOPERATION TO NODAL REPRESENTATIVES
Chandigarh, September 14:
Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today informed that the state government has deputed nodal chairmen and members to assist in the assessment of flood damage and ensure effective execution of relief and rehabilitation works across the state.
The Cabinet Minister said that the unprecedented floods have caused massive destruction in Punjab. In view of this, the government has identified 2303 villages that require urgent support for basic relief measures and resettlement. For this purpose, nodal representatives have been appointed, who will work in close coordination with district administrations and designated nodal gazetted officers.
“These chairmen and members will supervise distribution of relief material, assist in assessing crop loss, damage to houses and livestock and facilitate timely claims of affected families so that compensation and assistance are provided without any delay,” said the Revenue Minister.
Highlighting the government’s seriousness towards rehabilitation, S. Mundian added that flood victims not only need immediate relief but also medical camps, livelihood support and resettlement facilities. He underlined that the nodal appointees will function as the supporting arm of the state government in the villages, ensuring quick medical assistance, sanitation drives and restoration of essential services, while also working to make livelihood options available for the displaced families.
The Revenue Minister directed all the Deputy Commissioners and Sub-Divisional Authorities to extend full cooperation to the nodal representatives by sharing relevant data and resources, enabling smooth coordination at the village level.
S. Mundian reaffirmed that these appointments are a clear signal of the Punjab Government’s firm resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with every citizen during this challenging time, with a commitment to support, rehabilitate and rebuild the lives of all flood-affected people.
