Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Manufacturer Builds Boats to Aid Punjab Flood Relief Efforts
In Punjab, where floods have caused a lot of problems, a company that usually makes parts for trains is now making boats.
The owner, Pritpal Singh Hanspal, and his brothers are building boats to help people in the flooded areas.
They've already made many boats and are working hard to make more.
The boats are made of steel and come in different sizes to help people and animals.
They are asking others to join them to save Punjab.
Hanspal Traders, a Kapurthala firm, is making boats for flood relief.
The firm manufactures railway coach parts but is now focused on boat production.
Nearly 70 boats have been supplied to flood-affected districts.
Boats come in different sizes, able to carry from 8 people to 50 cattle.
The company is using MS material to make the boats.
- Who
- Hanspal Traders, Pritpal Singh Hanspal
- What
- Manufacturing boats for flood relief
- When
- Since about a week ago
- Where
- Kapurthala, Punjab
- Why
- To aid relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas
- Company
- Hanspal Traders
- Location
- Kapurthala, Punjab
- Original Business
- Railway coach parts manufacturer
- Boats Produced
- Approx. 70 so far, target 100+
- Boat Sizes
- 5x10 feet (8 people), 12x32 feet (50 cattle)
- Material Used
- MS (mild steel)