Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Punjab Farmers Face Challenges Removing Flood-Deposited Sand
The Punjab government promised farmers they could remove sand deposited on their fields after floods.
But the actual rules are making it hard for them.
Some farmers are being stopped, and they suspect the government is helping the mining mafia instead.
Only certain villages can remove sand, and even then, they need permission.
This has led to frustration and accusations, with farmers and politicians offering different perspectives.
Punjab's policy allows farmers to remove sand from their fields post-floods.
Farmers face challenges due to rules and restrictions.
Some farmers allege officials prevent sand removal.
Concerns exist about the mining mafia operating illegally.
The policy's implementation has led to political debate and farmer frustration.
- Who
- Farmers, government officials, mining department, mining mafia
- What
- Disputes over sand removal from flooded farmlands
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Amritsar, Punjab
- Why
- To restore farmland and address flood damage, but complicated by policy and allegations
Farmers & Union Perspective
Government & Administration
Sand Removal
Farmers & Union Perspective
Hindered by restrictive policies, benefitting the mining mafia.
Government & Administration
Farmers can remove sand under certain conditions while preventing illegal mining.
Policy Effectiveness
Farmers & Union Perspective
The 'Jehda Khet, Ohdi Ret' policy is not being properly implemented.
Government & Administration
The policy is being implemented with restrictions for fair operations.
Political Interference
Farmers & Union Perspective
Allegations that officials are turning a blind eye to the illegal operation of mining mafia.
Government & Administration
Denial of helping the mining mafia and claims of rumors being spread to tarnish reputations.
- Location
- Amritsar, Punjab
- Affected
- Farmers
- Issue
- Policy limitations hindering sand removal
- Government Slogan
- 'Jehda Khet, Ohdi Ret' (The field, the sand)
- Villages Permitted for Removal
- 19 in Amritsar district
- Oversight
- Executive Engineer, SDMs, Mining Dept.
Sources
Swathes of tractors, youth volunteers from across Punjab and an RS member: campaign to clear silt and sand from fields begins
Baoupur Mand in Sultanpur Lodhi | Fleet of tractors, youth volunteers from across Punjab and an RS member: Campaign to clear silt and sand from fields begins
Fleet of tractors, youth volunteers from across Punjab and an RS member: campaign to clear silt and sand from fields begins
