Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Jitendra Singh, assured full support from the Centre for rehabilitation and recovery efforts to bring flood-affected Punjab back on track.
While interacting with the media during his visit to flood-hit areas of the border district of Pathankot, he said that the Prime Minister has expressed deep concern over the situation.
He said that there is no limit on funds, and whatever has been damaged will be compensated adequately and effectively. He further assured that the reconstruction of the affected areas would be carried out in a manner that can withstand any such disasters in the future.
The Minister also mentioned that the district administration is making every effort to rebuild damaged houses at their original locations. However, if necessary, alternate land will be allotted to the affected families, keeping their safety in mind.
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh visited the flood-affected areas in Jammu on Saturday. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was monitoring the situation in flood-hit Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and the administration has also been instructed to extend full cooperation to the people.
Singh said, “Everyone knows how the entire region has been flood-affected. Prime Minister Modi is monitoring every moment of all three states (Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir).
He has issued instructions that the central government, in full coordination with the state governments, should set up all arrangements. There has been considerable damage here in Bajalta and 6 houses and two shops have washed away in flash floods.
There will be no shortage of any resources or assistance. The administration has also been instructed to extend full cooperation to the people’s representatives.”