Jitendra Singh 'Govt To Rebuild Flood-Hit Areas In Punjab Resilience'

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, Dr Singh 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. The Minister 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.

He 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.