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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced the appointment of one gazetted officer for each village in the state. This move aims to improve direct communication between administration and flood-affected communities. The state is dealing with severe flooding that has killed 37 people and affected over 1,655 villages. AAP leaders including Saurabh Bharadwaj have been visiting affected areas with relief materials while volunteers work around the clock.

Key Points: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Appoints Gazetted Officer for Each Village

  • Each village gets dedicated officer for better flood communication
  • Floods have killed 37 people across Punjab state
  • Over 1,655 villages affected with Gurdaspur worst hit
  • AAP volunteers working day and night on relief efforts
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Punjab: CM Mann announces appointment of one gazetted officer for each village

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces one gazetted officer per village to improve flood relief communication as state deals with severe flooding affecting 1,655 villages.

"To ensure direct communication between the administration and the people of the flood-affected villages - Bhagwant Mann"

New Delhi, September 4

Amidst Punjab dealing with severe floods, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced the appointment of one gazetted officer for each village of the state for better communication between the administration and affected people.

In a post on social media X, the CM wrote that with the appointment of the gazetted officer, the people of the villages would be able to share their problems, and prompt and appropriate solutions could be provided.

https://x.com/BhagwantMann/status/1963547369800413461

"To ensure direct communication between the administration and the people of the flood-affected villages of the state, we are appointing one gazetted officer for each village, so that those affected by the natural disaster can share all their problems with them, and prompt and appropriate solutions can be provided," the post read.

Heavy floods in Punjab have killed 37 people, as per the state government. Apart from that, a total of around 1,655 villages have been affected, with Gurdaspur being the most affected area, as 324 villages have been impacted by flooding, followed by Ferozpur (111), Amritsar (190), Hoshiarpur (121), Kapurthala (123) and Sangrur (107). As per the government, around 1,75,216 hectares of total cropland have been affected.

Earlier in the day, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Saurabh Bharadwaj brought relief materials to the flood-affected Ajnala village, located in Amritsar.

While bringing relief materials, Bharadwaj said that its team is working hard and claimed that even common people are contributing by extending help.

"The team here is working very hard. Punjab AAP volunteers are working day and night. Whatever is possible is being done...I think even the common people are extending help. This is important because Punjab, Punjabis, and Sikhs have reached out and helped first in places anywhere in the world whenever it was needed," said Bhardwaj.

Earlier, Punjab Education Minister Harbhajan Singh also visited Ajnala and provided relief materials.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the intention is good, I hope these officers actually reach the remote villages and don't just remain on paper. Punjab floods need immediate action, not just announcements.
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Harsh A
My village in Gurdaspur has been completely cut off. If an officer actually comes here and helps coordinate relief, it would be a blessing. We need drinking water and medicines urgently.
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Sarah B
The scale of damage to crops is heartbreaking - 1.75 lakh hectares! Farmers have lost everything. Hope these officers can help document losses for proper compensation.
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Aman W
Good step but implementation is key. We've seen many announcements during disasters that never materialize on ground. Hope this time it's different for our Punjab brothers and sisters.
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Nikhil C
The community response mentioned in the article is truly inspiring. Punjabis always come together in difficult times. Hope the government machinery supports these efforts properly.

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