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Flood Relief in Punjab: Sahney Launches De-Watering System to Rescue Farmlands

Rajya Sabha Member Vikramjit Singh Sahney has launched a critical de-watering facility in Amritsar's Jattan village to help farmers recover from recent flood damage. The project involves a four-kilometer pipeline network designed to remove floodwater from 150 acres of agricultural land. Sahney's Sun Foundation also distributed rehabilitation kits to affected families, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to disaster recovery. The initiative is complemented by the Punjab government's decision to increase crop loss compensation, providing additional support to farmers.

Key Points: Vikramjit Sahney Launches Flood Relief De-Watering Project in Amritsar

  • Four-km pipeline network removes floodwater from 150 acres of agricultural land
  • Sun Foundation supports rehabilitation of flood-affected families
  • Punjab Cabinet approves enhanced crop loss compensation
  • Rehabilitation kits distributed to support affected villagers
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De-watering facility in Amritsar launched to remove floodwater from fields

MP Vikramjit Sahney inaugurates innovative de-watering facility to help Punjab farmers recover from flood-related agricultural losses

"No farmer should suffer due to natural calamities, and timely action is essential to safeguard agricultural livelihoods. - Vikramjit Singh Sahney"

Amritsar, Oct 18

Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Vikramjit Singh Sahney on Saturday inaugurated a de-watering facility at Jattan village in Ramdas block of Amritsar that is aimed at removing floodwater from over 150 acres of agricultural land submerged during the recent floods.

The newly established system is supported by nearly a four-km-long network of pipelines, which will channel logged water out of the farmland, enabling farmers to resume cultivation and protect soil productivity.

This initiative is undertaken by Vikramjit Singh Sahney's NGO Sun Foundation and is expected to bring major relief to dozens of families whose livelihoods were disrupted by prolonged waterlogging.

Sahney also distributed rehabilitation kits to affected families of the village, which include beds, mattresses, kitchen sets, furniture, rations, fogging machines, etc. Sahney stated that the de-watering project is a step towards restoring normalcy for the farmers.

"No farmer should suffer due to natural calamities, and timely action is essential to safeguard agricultural livelihoods."

He also reaffirmed his commitment to continuing similar interventions in other flood-affected areas of Punjab.

The residents and farmers extended their gratitude to Sahney for his prompt support. The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, this week gave a nod for enhancing the compensation for crop loss to farmers up to Rs 20, 000 per acre.

A spokesperson for the Chief Minister's Office said that to provide adequate relief to the affected persons for crop loss and house damage caused by natural calamities, the Cabinet also gave nod to ex-post facto approval regarding the revision of the rates of relief amount to be paid from the State Budget for crop loss and house damage.

As the state has faced severe floods so the relief amount was increased to Rs 10,000 per acre for crop loss of 26-75 per cent, Rs 20,000 per acre for crop loss of 76-100 per cent, and Rs 40,000 per unit for partially damaged houses from the existing Rs 6,500.

Since the amount given from the SDRF (State Disaster Response Fund) by the government of India will not be increased, this additional compensation will be provided by the state from its own treasury.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see both the MP and state government working for farmers. The compensation increase to ₹20,000 per acre is much needed relief. Our farmers deserve this support after such devastating floods.
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Michael C
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope this isn't just a temporary fix. Punjab needs permanent flood management solutions. The ₹40,000 for damaged houses seems insufficient given current construction costs.
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Kavya N
The rehabilitation kits with beds, mattresses and kitchen sets show they're thinking about immediate family needs too. Sometimes it's the small things that matter most when you've lost everything. ❤️
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Aditya G
Four km pipeline network is impressive! This will benefit 150 acres - that's many families' livelihoods restored. Hope the maintenance is taken care of properly so it lasts for future needs.
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Sarah B
The fogging machines in the kits are a thoughtful addition - will help control mosquitoes and prevent diseases after flooding. Comprehensive planning makes a real difference in disaster recovery.

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