Gurudwara Takes Responsibility for Reviving 125 Acres of Flood-Affected Farmland in Amritsar District

Strategic Insights -

The Four Bungalows gurudwara in Andheri, Mumbai, has taken a significant step in supporting the flood-affected areas in Amritsar district, Punjab. The gurudwara has adopted the Harar Kalan village and has committed to reviving 125 acres of farmland. This initiative includes providing seeds, fertilizers, and diesel for the next crop cycle. The gurudwara has already sent aid worth Rs 50 lakh to submerged areas in Ferozepur, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, and Amritsar districts. The aid included essential relief kits, food, medicines, and assistance with evacuation and transportation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Four Bungalows gurudwara has adopted Harar Kalan village in Amritsar district to revive 125 acres of farmland.
  • The gurudwara has sent aid worth Rs 50 lakh to flood-affected areas in Ferozepur, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, and Amritsar districts.
  • Relief kits, food, medicines, and boats for evacuation were provided to affected families.
  • The gurudwara sponsored fodder for livestock to help farmers sustain their animals during the crisis.
  • Three farmers' daughters whose families had lost everything to the floods had their weddings sponsored by the gurudwara.
  • The gurudwara undertook the construction of new houses for families whose homes were destroyed.
  • Relief camps were supplied with 200 beds, and fogging machines were deployed to combat mosquito infestation and health hazards.
  • The gurudwara sponsored the entire cost of wheat crop cultivation across 75 acres of farmland in Dubbar village, benefiting SC and low-income farmers primarily.
  • The gurudwara's commitment to village rehabilitation upholds its legacy of compassion and service.

Statistics:

  • Rs 50 lakh worth of aid was sent to flood-affected areas in Ferozepur, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, and Amritsar districts.
  • 125 acres of farmland are being revived in Harar Kalan village, Amritsar district.
  • 200 beds were supplied to relief camps.
  • Fogging machines were deployed in 200 relief camps to combat mosquito infestation and health hazards.
  • 75 acres of farmland were sponsored for wheat crop cultivation in Dubbar village, Amritsar district.

Sources:

  • FPJ News Service