Gurdaspur, September 9, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Punjab on Tuesday to review the damage caused by recent floods, cloudbursts, and heavy rains. He began the day with an aerial survey of affected areas and later held a detailed review meeting with officials and local representatives in Gurdaspur.
During the meeting, PM Modi announced an additional financial aid of Rs 1,600 crore for the state, supplementing the Rs 12,000 crore already allocated for flood relief and rehabilitation. The package includes advance release of the second installment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and support under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
The Prime Minister outlined a multi-pronged recovery plan, which includes reconstruction of homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, restoration of national highways, repair of damaged schools under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, assistance via the PM National Relief Fund, and distribution of essential mini kits for livestock.
Specific measures will target farmers affected by damaged or inoperative bore pumps, including refurbishment and solar-powered irrigation support under the Per Drop More Crop initiative. Water conservation efforts will include repairing and constructing water harvesting structures through the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Program, aimed at improving long-term groundwater availability.
PM Modi announced ex-gratia payments of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the seriously injured. Additionally, children orphaned due to floods and landslides will receive long-term support under the PM CARES for Children scheme.
The Prime Minister met affected families, offering condolences and assuring the state of full support from the Central Government. He also appreciated the tireless efforts of the NDRF, SDRF, Army, and other volunteers involved in immediate relief operations.
Central teams from various ministries have been dispatched to assess the full extent of the damage, and further assistance will be provided based on their findings and proposals from the Punjab government.
