Haryana villages mobilise relief for flood-hit Punjab
Rohtak, Sept. 1 -- As floods wreak havoc across Punjab, villages in neighbouring Haryana have come forward in solidarity, pooling together money, food, medicines, and fodder to support affected families.
In Rohtak's Meham, residents of Madina village collected Rs.2 lakh in voluntary donations. "We are in constant touch with farmers in Punjab. They have stood with people across the world in tough times, and now it's our turn to stand with them," said Pradeep Dangi. The money will be used to buy ration, sanitary pads, mattresses, and medicines, while more villages are being approached to join the effort.
From Bawani Khera in Bhiwani, 25 villages under Sarv Jateye Jatu Khap-84 have started collecting grain, fodder and contributions from each household. "Trolleys loaded with supplies will leave for Gurdaspur, Moga, Fazilka and Muktsar on Monday. Punjab is like our elder brother-we are even ready to share our harvest to ensure no one is left hungry," said Captain Bhim Singh, the khap president.
In Dhanana village of Bhiwani, farmer leader Ajit Ghangas said one panchayat had gathered 80 quintals of wheat, five trolleys of fodder, and Rs.80,000 in cash. "Even in heavy rains, our teams are working. Wheat will be milled into flour packets so it can be directly distributed in Punjab," he said. Ujhana village in Jind too has sent help. Former sarpanch Satbir Saini shared that villagers contributed 150 quintals of wheat, handed over to Punjab's gurdwaras, along with trolleys of fodder. "Punjab farmers fed us during the farmers' stir. Today, it is our duty to make sure not a single Punjabi sleeps without roti," he said.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday announced that the e-Kshatipurti portal will remain open till September 10 to facilitate flood-affected farmers across all 1,402 villages in 12 districts to register claims for crop damage caused by recent floods, standing water and heavy rain.
A government spokesperson said that as per the latest data from the portal, a total of 38,286 farmers have registered their crop damage claims....
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