Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, reaffirmed the Union Government’s unwavering support for Punjab during the ongoing flood crisis. He emphasised that there is no shortage of flood relief funds from the Centre, citing the Punjab Government’s available State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) of Rs 12,589 crore. Additionally, Rs 805 crore was released to the state government immediately after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs 1,600 crore initial relief package.

He said the state government should submit its flood damage report to the Union Home Ministry. The Centre will reconcile its own assessment with the state’s report. If the situation demands, additional funds will be sanctioned immediately.

Addressing the media at Sarupwal vi

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