Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney has commited a total of ₹5 crore towards Punjab flood relief, drawing from both his MPLAD funds and personal philanthropy.
Dr. Sahney announced that he is extending financial support to the State Disaster Relief Force for the procurement of advanced boats for flood rescue operations and modern machinery for river desilting. He further committed funds for the creation of robust flood protection bandhs and embankments to safeguard vulnerable areas from future calamities.
Dr. Sahney also said that his NGO, Sun Foundation, is actively engaged in ground-level relief operations. With an expenditure of over ₹1 crore so far, Sun Foundation has provided motorboats and ambulances while also distributing dry ration, medical kits, hygiene supplies, and Fodder for livestock to families severely affected by the floods
Dr. Sahney stated that he will be providing Agri Inputs such as Fertilizers, seeds, pesticides etc. to the marginal farmers for sowing of wheat.
Dr. Sahney demanded a ₹10,000 crore flood relief package from the Centre. He proposed that each farmer be compensated ₹50,000 per acre for crop loss, and that daily wage earners and livestock owners also receive adequate compensation. In addition to these funds are required for infrastructure development as well which has been damaged.
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