Archive · 1 Sep 2025
PM Modi Assures Punjab Support Amidst Severe Flooding
After returning from a trip, Prime Minister Modi called Punjab's Chief Minister to talk about the floods.
He promised to help the state.
The floods have caused a lot of damage, affecting many people and districts.
A Punjab minister criticized the central government, saying they haven't given enough support and that current compensation is too low.
The minister also demanded the release of funds for the state.
PM Modi spoke with Punjab CM to discuss the flood situation upon his return from China.
PM Modi assured full support to Punjab.
The floods have impacted over 2.56 lakh people in Punjab.
A Punjab minister criticized the central government for alleged lack of support.
The minister is demanding increased compensation for flood victims.
- Who
- PM Modi, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, Aman Arora (Punjab Minister)
- What
- PM Modi's discussion with Punjab CM regarding the flood situation and the central government's alleged lack of support.
- When
- Immediately after PM Modi's return from China on September 1, 2024
- Where
- Punjab
- Why
- To assess the flood impact and coordinate support.
Punjab Government/Aam Aadmi Party
Central Government
Financial Assistance
Punjab Government/Aam Aadmi Party
Demands immediate release of stalled funds (Rs 60,000 crore) and increased compensation for flood victims.
Central Government
Hasn't provided specific details or official response on Punjab's demands in the articles.
Treatment of Punjab
Punjab Government/Aam Aadmi Party
Accuses the central government of step-motherly treatment towards Punjab.
Central Government
No direct response from the central government in the articles.
- PM's Action
- Contacted Punjab CM immediately after returning from China
- People Impacted
- Over 2.56 lakh
- Districts Hit
- 12 out of 23
- Flood Deaths
- 29
- Compensation (Crop Damage)
- Rs 6,800 per acre (current)
- Stalled Funds (claimed)
- Rs 60,000 crore
- Submerged Farmland (approx)
- 3 lakh acres
Sources
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Punjab floods: farmer union claims it forced authorities to release water into Rajasthan canal from Harike headworks
Punjab On Red Alert: IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms
Punjab Chief Secretary reviews flood situation in Amritsar, Pathankot districts
Punjab Minister seeks release of Rs 600 crore stalled funds, 3-fold hike in flood compensation
Amid Punjab floods, recalling why the state lacks a crop insurance policy
PM Modi speaks to Punjab CM Mann to discuss flood situation in state
PM Modi Speaks To Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann To Discuss Flood Situation In State
