Following the devastating floods in Punjab, the state is now focusing on relief, sanitation, and reconstruction efforts. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his government have launched a massive campaign to address the aftermath. From September 14th to September 23rd, a special cleaning and restoration drive is underway across the state, encompassing over 2300 villages and urban wards. The aim is to thoroughly clean and improve every street, neighborhood, and ward. Municipal corporations and panchayats have been instructed to remove accumulated sludge, silt, and debris.
Over 1000 sanitation workers, more than 200 tractor-trailers, 150 JCB machines, and hundreds of health workers are actively involved. Nodal officers have been appointed in all districts to oversee the work, with officers assigned to each zone to ensure daily on-site monitoring and completion of tasks. Commissioners in municipal corporations and ADCs in districts have been given the special responsibility of addressing any pending complaints. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is personally monitoring the entire campaign, staying in constant contact with officials and assessing the situation. He has emphasized that this is not just a formal initiative but a dedicated effort to restore the well-being of every citizen in Punjab.
Alongside sanitation, health services are also receiving attention. The Health Department is conducting medicine spraying, providing clean water, and setting up first-aid camps in flood-affected areas. Instructions have been issued to all ULBs to promptly implement sanitation and disease prevention measures, as per an advisory released on September 5th.
To address the damage caused by the floods, a rapid survey is underway to assess homes, shops, roads, power poles, and water systems. Engineering teams are evaluating all public and private properties to ensure that the government can provide compensation to every affected individual as soon as possible. The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has instructed that transparency be maintained in all activities, with before-and-after photographs being taken at every site to ensure that no work remains incomplete and that government assistance reaches every person in need. The special cleaning and rehabilitation campaign commenced with great enthusiasm across all districts of Punjab on September 14th. Teams from municipal corporations and local administrations have been on the ground since morning, with the sounds of JCB machines and tractor-trailers signaling the beginning of reconstruction efforts. Citizens are expressing their appreciation, noting the government’s unprecedented commitment to reaching every corner of the state.
