Punjab Minister Launches Relief Camp
Punjab Cabinet Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar on Wednesday inaugurated a temporary relief camp in Bhaowal village of his Patti constituency to support residents affected by floods.
The relief camp will distribute essential supplies, including groceries, fodder, animal feed, and medicines, to families across villages within a 30–35 km radius. Bhullar said the initiative is meant to ensure immediate help for flood-hit families and farmers.
In addition, the camp will provide diesel for tractors engaged in soil-filling work on embankments. The minister emphasized that round-the-clock service will be available at the camp, including arrangements for langar in nearby areas.
Supplies Arrive for Flood-Affected Families
The relief effort received major support from MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa of Dera Bassi, who sent one truck of ration, two trucks of animal fodder, one truck of groceries, and one truck of animal feed. The supplies include flour, pulses, oil, and rice.
Bhullar also thanked local youth volunteers, party workers, panches, sarpanches, and donors for their contributions. He stressed that Punjab’s farmers, who feed the nation, must now be protected and supported as they struggle with the damage caused by the floods.
“The relief camp will work 24 hours a day, with services provided in shifts of eight hours each,” Bhullar said. He added that the camp is coordinating efforts to strengthen embankments from Harike to Gharum, and from Gharum to Muthewal and nearby slums.
Continuous Efforts to Protect Farmers
The floods in Punjab have devastated farmland, livestock, and infrastructure. Bhullar said the state government is prioritizing farmer welfare and mobilizing resources to prevent further damage.
Teams at the camp will not only focus on distributing relief but also on repairing embankments and supporting agricultural recovery. Medicines and veterinary aid are being arranged to help both people and animals.
Bhullar highlighted that this coordinated effort is vital to ensure no family is left behind. “The service of strengthening embankments will continue without break,” he assured.