CHANDIGARH: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann is personally monitoring relief operations in areas affected by rising water levels in rivers and the Punjab Government will provide complete compensation for crop losses and other damages suffered by the people.
He informed that orders have been issued for special girdawari in Sultanpur and Bhulath tehsils for crop compensation.
Speaking during his visit to areas affected by rising water levels in the Beas River in villages of Sultanpur Lodhi today, Sh. Goyal said that the Mann Government is fully alert and 24-hour monitoring is being maintained on the water situation in dams and rivers.
Answering the queries of media persons, Sh. Goyal said that the Punjab Government has assigned the task to eight Cabinet Ministers to monitor relief operations in flood-affected areas, who will visit different districts and directly reach out to the people.
He informed that a comprehensive report has been sought from the Chief Engineer (Drainage) regarding de-silting of the Beas River, which will be implemented after consideration once water levels recede.
Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal said that the Punjab Government's complete focus is on relocating people to safe places, providing healthcare services, ensuring ration supply and caring for livestock. Affected areas have been divided into sectors for relief work and responsibilities have been assigned to officers, he added.
The Cabinet Minister also distributed dry rations by boat to the affected village of Sangra. During his interaction with affected families, he listened to their challenges and instructed officials to provide all possible assistance to those in need.