PM Modi Announces ₹1,600 Crore Relief for Flood‑Hit Punjab
In response to the devastating floods and cloudbursts across Punjab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of the affected regions and chaired a high-level review meeting in Gurdaspur. Following the assessment, he announced a significant financial assistance package of ₹1,600 crore, further strengthening the state’s ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts.
This central aid is in addition to ₹12,000 crore already allocated to Punjab, aimed at ensuring swift and structured recovery. Key measures include,
The package also includes direct interventions to restore and rebuild,
To ensure targeted assistance and on-ground validation, inter-ministerial central teams have been deployed to conduct detailed assessments of damage. Their reports will guide the next phase of relief disbursal and policy alignment.
The Prime Minister praised the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), armed forces, and volunteers for their rapid and coordinated efforts in rescue, evacuation, and resource distribution across flood-affected districts.
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