Mann Govt Begins Crop Inspection Drive, 2,167 Patwaris Deployed

Chandigarh, September 14 : To assess the damage caused by the devastating floods in Punjab, a special Girdawari (crop damage assessment) has been launched across the state from today. In this regard, Punjab’s Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister, Hardeep Singh Mundian, directed all concerned officers to carry out this process in a transparent, time-bound, and result-oriented manner so that no affected family is deprived of its rightful compensation.

Hardeep Singh Mundian said that under the directions of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, this campaign has been launched on a war footing. The Chief Minister has assured that every flood victim in Punjab will be compensated within 45 days. He stressed that the entire process will be conducted with honesty and accountability, and clarified that this compensation is not a favor, but the rightful due of the affected people.

Crop Inspection Drive : Punjab Deploys 2,167 Patwaris for Special Flood Girdawari

The Revenue Minister warned that any negligence or deliberate delay by officers would invite strict disciplinary action. He assured that the state government would personally monitor the process on a daily basis to ensure fairness and efficiency in the special Girdawari.

The Cabinet Minister gave instructions for revenue officers from unaffected areas to be deployed in flood-hit villages. This ensures the timely completion of the evaluation process.

Mundian informed that a total of 2,167 Patwaris have been deployed in flood-affected areas of the state for the special Girdawari. District-wise deployment includes: 196 in Amritsar, 115 in Barnala, 21 in Bathinda, 15 in Faridkot, 110 in Fazilka, 113 in Ferozepur, 343 in Gurdaspur, 291 in Hoshiarpur, 84 in Jalandhar, 149 in Kapurthala, 60 in Ludhiana, 7 in Malerkotla, 95 in Mansa, 29 in Moga, 88 in Pathankot, 141 in Patiala, 92 in Rupnagar, 107 in Sangrur, 15 in SAS Nagar, 25 in Sri Muktsar Sahib, and 71 in Tarn Taran district.

Punjab Announces Highest-Ever Flood Compensation for Farmers & Families

He said that the teams deployed for the special Girdawari will visit villages. They will inspect fields and prepare reports on crop and house damage. They will also report on livestock losses.

The Cabinet Minister reiterated the Chief Minister’s announcement of the highest-ever compensation package in Punjab’s history. Farmers and residents will be given one week to raise any objections. This allows timely corrections to be made without delay. He further stated that farmers will receive ₹20,000 per acre for crop loss. Families whose houses have been destroyed will receive ₹1,20,000. Partially damaged houses will get ₹40,000. Similarly, livestock losses will also be compensated as per norms, with ₹37,500 for cows or buffaloes and ₹4,000 for goats.

He said that as per the latest flood report, about 1,98,525 hectares of crop area has been affected across Punjab. This includes 40,169 hectares in Gurdaspur, 17,690 in Patiala, and 12,828 in Tarn Taran. Also affected are 25,182 hectares in Fazilka, 17,257 in Ferozepur, and 17,574 in Kapurthala. Additionally, 6,560 hectares in Sangrur, 8,322 in Hoshiarpur, and 27,154 in Amritsar have been impacted. Other areas like 4,800 in Jalandhar, 1,135 in Rupnagar, and 189 in Ludhiana have also been affected. Then, 586.79 in Bathinda, 2,000 in SAS Nagar, 188 in SBS Nagar, 2,442 in Pathankot, 12,207.38 in Mansa, and 2,240 hectares in Moga.

one more death occurred in Moga district in the last 24 hours.

He added that according to the report, one more death occurred in Moga district in the last 24 hours. This takes the total death toll in the state to 56 so far.

The Revenue Minister further said that the Mann government is committed to distributing compensation cheques. These will be provided to affected people within 45 days. He added that in villages where crops have been completely destroyed, the process will be completed quickly. It will take just one month to provide immediate relief. Moreover, compensation for damage to houses and livestock will begin from September 15 so that the entire process can be completed within the stipulated timeframe.