Punjab Government To Take World Bank Help For Canalising Of Rivers

Mumbai: According to report Punjab government will be taking technical support of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank to canalize all rivers in the state.

A press release said that Chief Minister Amarinder Singh made this announcement after taking stock of the flood-affected area in Sultanpur Lodhi.

After an aerial survey to assess the damage caused by floods in Sultanpur Lodhi of Kapurthala and Jalandhar regions, the Chief Minister undertook a project to restart river streams and courses besides strengthening and widening the river embankments. Announced.

At Sarupwal in Sultanpur Lodhi, where an overflow of Sutlej led to a breach in the embankment, affecting 62 villages, the Chief Minister promised to give compensation to the affected farmers at the earliest as the waters receded and one The special was Girdawari ‘(estimation of crop loss). completed.

Amarinder Singh also announced dedicated relief teams in the affected areas.

Each team will consist of officers from Health, Civil Supplies, and Animal Husbandry Departments and ensure regular and timely supply of food, medicines and fodder.

The Chief Minister told media persons of Jalandhar district that even though the Central Government has failed to lend its support, the State Government will ensure full assistance to the affected people.

The state government had demanded a special package of Rs 1,000 crore from the Center.

The CM also inspected the breach at Gidder Pindi in Jalandhar, resulting in excess water released from the Bhakra Dam.

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