Chandigarh, Sept. 13 -- In a significant step to provide relief to flood-affected people, the Punjab Government on Saturday commenced the special 'girdawari' across the state to evaluate losses caused by the recent floods.

Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian directed officials to ensure that the process is carried out in a transparent, time-bound and result-oriented manner so that no affected family is left without rightful compensation.

The initiative has been launched at the direction of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who has assured that every flood victim will receive compensation within 45 days. Emphasising that relief is a right and not a favour, Mundian warned that any negligence or...