Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Provides Aid to Flood-Affected Punjab and Himachal Pradesh

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Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off 25 trucks carrying relief material for flood-affected Punjab and Himachal Pradesh from the BJP's state office in Panchkula. Saini assured full government support to those hit by the incessant rains, announcing that compensation will be provided for crop and property losses wherever damage has occurred.

Key Takeaways:

  • Saini flagged off 25 trucks carrying relief material for flood-affected Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, with 15 trucks bound for Punjab and 10 for Himachal Pradesh.
  • The relief material included essential food items such as rice, flour, sugar, and pulses, as well as tarpaulins, blankets, bedding, and other necessary supplies.
  • Saini assured full government support to those affected by the floods, including compensation for crop and property losses.
  • The state government has opened an e-Kshatipurti portal to simplify the process of submitting applications for losses and damages, with over 1.69 lakh farmers registering near 10 lakh acres of land on the portal.
  • Financial assistance of Rs. 4 lakh each was provided by the state government to affected families, in addition to financial aid extended to the injured.
  • Saini directed Ambala deputy commissioner to make a comprehensive plan to resolve waterlogging issues in 40 villages in Ambala city tehsil.
  • Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and MPs Jai Prakash and Deepender Hooda visited flood-affected villages, urging the government to announce relief packages for affected states.

Statistics:

  • 25 trucks carrying relief material were flagged off by Saini.
  • 15 trucks were bound for Punjab and 10 for Himachal Pradesh.
  • Over 1.69 lakh farmers registered on the e-Kshatipurti portal covering near 10 lakh acres of land.
  • Financial assistance of Rs. 4 lakh each was provided to affected families.
  • 40 villages in Ambala city tehsil were affected by waterlogging.
  • Rs. 4 lakh financial aid extended to the injured.

Sources:

  • "Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday flagged off 25 trucks carrying relief material for flood-affected Punjab and Himachal Pradesh from the BJP's state office in Panchkula." - Hindustan Times
  • "The state government has opened an e-Kshatipurti portal to simplify the process of submitting applications for losses and damages, with over 1.69 lakh farmers registering near 10 lakh acres of land on the portal." - Hindustan Times
  • "Financial assistance of Rs. 4 lakh each was provided by the state government to affected families, in addition to financial aid extended to the injured." - Hindustan Times