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Shiromani Akali Dal has launched a major relief initiative for Punjab's flood-affected farmers. The party will distribute certified wheat seeds covering one lakh acres to help farmers prepare for the next cropping season. Additionally, SAD is providing 500 trucks of fodder and organizing medical and veterinary camps across affected regions. Party president Sukhbir Badal is also demanding increased compensation of Rs 50,000 per acre and complete loan waivers from both state and central governments.

Key Points: SAD Sukhbir Badal Announces Certified Wheat Seeds for Punjab Flood Farmers

  • SAD to provide certified wheat seeds covering 1 lakh acres of flood-affected land
  • Party arranging 500 trucks maize silage and compressed hay for livestock relief
  • Demanding Rs 50,000 per acre compensation and complete loan waiver for farmers
  • Organizing 125 medical camps and veterinary teams for flood-affected areas
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Punjab: Akali Dal to provide certified seeds to farmers hit by floods

SAD President Sukhbir Badal announces relief package including certified wheat seeds for 1 lakh acres, fodder, and demands Rs 50,000/acre compensation for Punjab flood victims.

"We will distribute certified wheat seed to farmers for one lakh acres of land. - Sukhbir Badal"

Chandigarh, Sep 8

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Monday announced a programme to help flood-affected farmers by providing relief material and certified seed for the forthcoming wheat crop, besides demanding a compensation of Rs 50,000 per acre for flood affected farmers as well as compensation for ‘khet mazdoor’.

Announcing the party’s relief package after an emergency meeting of senior leaders and district presidents, Badal said he had booked 500 trucks of maize silage for distribution at the village level.

He also announced that arrangements had been made to purchase 500 trucks of compressed hay (dry fodder).

Besides, he announced that the party had purchased 500 fogging machines which would be distributed in flood-affected areas and would be manned by party volunteers.

Asserting that the party would not only provide relief material but was looking ahead also, Badal said: “We will distribute certified wheat seed to farmers for one lakh acres of land.”

Besides, 30,000 quintals of seed would be distributed to fulfill the ration needs of the people. He also announced that the Shiromani committee had acceded to his request to hold 125 medical camps headed by doctors and staff of the Guru Ramdas Hospital in Amritsar simultaneously in flood-affected areas.

“Twenty-five teams of veterinary doctors have also been constituted to ensure the welfare of livestock in flooded areas.”

He also announced that volunteers would help in clearing sand from farmer fields.

Speaking about efforts needed to be put in by the Centre and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, Badal demanded a Central and state government loan waiver for all flood-affected farmers while asserting that the six month moratorium on loans would not help farmers who would need two to three years to recover their losses in the floods.

He also demanded the state government increase ex-gratia for loss of life to Rs 10 lakh per victim instead of Rs 4 lakh as announced.

He also demanded a compensation of Rs 1 lakh per animal for loss of livestock, besides compensation for all damaged houses. He also demanded that compensation for crop losses be given to the cultivator, be it the owner or the lessee, and that those who were cultivating ‘kutcha’ lands should also be given compensation.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good initiative but why only now? Political parties remember farmers only during crises. Where was this planning before the floods? Still, better late than never.
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Harsh A
Rs 50,000 per acre compensation is absolutely necessary! The government must listen. Our farmers cannot survive on empty promises anymore 💪
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Sarah B
Glad to see they're thinking about livestock too. Animals are crucial for farmers' livelihoods and often forgotten in relief efforts. The veterinary teams are a good idea 🐄
Vikram M
Hope this isn't just political drama before elections. Punjab's farmers need genuine support, not temporary fixes. The loan waiver demand is crucial - moratorium isn't enough
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Nisha Z
Medical camps and clearing sand from fields - these practical measures show they understand ground realities. Hope other parties also step up with concrete actions

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