Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Punjab Seeks More Aid from Centre for Flood Relief
Punjab's Agriculture Minister asked the Indian government for more money because of recent floods that damaged a lot of farmland.
The floods caused soil to pile up on fields, making it hard to grow crops.
He wants 151 crore rupees to help farmers.
He also wants the government to send seeds for wheat, mustard, and black gram so farmers can start growing again.
The Union Minister said the government would help.
Punjab Agriculture Minister requested additional financial assistance from the Centre.
Floods damaged 5 lakh acres of farmland across 2,185 villages in Punjab.
Silt and sand from floods deposited up to 5 feet deep in fields.
The state seeks seeds for wheat, mustard, and black gram to aid farmers.
The Union Minister assured the state of assistance.
- Who
- Punjab Agriculture Minister
- What
- Requested financial assistance from the Centre for flood-damaged farmland.
- When
- September 17, 2025
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To restore land silted by floods and revive the agricultural economy.
Punjab Agriculture Minister
Union Agriculture Minister
Financial Aid
Punjab Agriculture Minister
Punjab requested Rs 151 crore to help farmers.
Union Agriculture Minister
The Centre will take all necessary steps to help the state.
- Requested Aid Amount
- Rs 151 crore
- Affected Land
- 5 lakh acres
- Affected Villages
- 2,185
- Silt/Sand Depth
- Up to 5 feet
- Wheat Seed Requested
- 2 lakh quintals
- Mustard Seed Requested
- 637 quintals
- Black Gram Seed Requested
- 375 quintals
Sources
Punjab’s Fields Lie in Ruin: How Record Floods Devastated India’s Breadbasket
Govt projects a modest 2.4% growth in foodgrains production in 2025-26
Foodgrain production to improve in 2025-26 but no bumper crop
