In a significant development, Punjab Cabinet Minister for Education and Information & Public Relations, Harjot Singh Bains, has announced that 100% road connectivity, power supply, and water supply have been restored in flood-affected villages of Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency. This marks a major milestone in the region’s recovery efforts.
Restoration Efforts Pay Off
Villagers of Singhpur-Plaasi have begun returning to their homes from relief shelters as floodwaters recede. Minister Bains, who has been working tirelessly on the ground, confirmed that villages Harsa Bela, Patti Dulchi, and Bela Shiv Singh, previously cut off due to floodwater, are being reconnected. Despite some mechanical issues causing delays, 90% of the work was completed yesterday, and the remaining work is expected to be finished within hours.
Ensuring a Hygienic Environment
To prevent the spread of diseases, extensive fogging and disinfectant spraying have been carried out in Singhpur-Plaasi homes. The administration is striving to ensure a hygienic environment, and 100% power supply has been restored with electric poles, wires, and transformers repaired and made functional. Similarly, 100% water supply has been restored, with the Water Supply and Sanitation Department reconnecting pipelines with the help of NDRF boats.
Infrastructure Development
A damaged wooden bridge at Bela Dhiani will be replaced with a strong, motorable bridge, ensuring long-term safety and better connectivity. The Revenue Department is actively conducting a special Girdawari exercise in flood-affected areas, which will be completed in the coming days. The reports will then be submitted to the government for compensation to affected families.
Support for Affected Families
Medical teams and the Animal Husbandry Department are working on the ground to support residents in flood-affected areas. Free medical services are being provided, and a special vaccination drive for livestock is underway. To ensure proper care of animals, 10 truckloads of fodder have already been distributed, and the supply of food and other essential items to affected families is being carried out regularly.
Gratitude and Appreciation
Expressing gratitude, Minister Bains thanked all those who played a positive role and extended their support to the people of Punjab, especially in his constituency, during these difficult days of natural disaster. The dedicated efforts of AAP volunteers, panchayat members, sarpanches, and youth clubs have been instrumental in the relief efforts.
Government’s Commitment
The Punjab government’s commitment to rehabilitating flood-affected families is evident in the relief works being carried out across the state. With the situation slowly returning to normal, the focus is now on rebuilding and restoring infrastructure, as well as providing support to affected families.¹
