Following a period of cloudbursts and heavy rain, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Punjab on September 9, 2025, to assess the flood situation and damage. The Prime Minister conducted an aerial survey and held a review meeting in Gurdaspur, attended by officials and elected representatives.
The Prime Minister announced financial assistance of Rs. 1600 crore for Punjab, supplementing the existing Rs 12,000 crore state funds. An advance release of the second installment of SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi will be made. Further support measures include rebuilding homes under the PM Awas Yojana, restoring national highways, reconstructing schools, providing relief through the PMNRF, and distributing mini kits for livestock. Specific assistance will target farmers lacking power connections, with support for refurbishing silted bores extended under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, contingent on proposals from the State Government. Convergence with MNRE for solar panels will be facilitated for diesel-powered bore pumps under the Per Drop More Crop guidelines. Financial assistance will be extended under a Special Project submitted by the Government of Punjab under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin, for reconstruction of houses in rural areas damaged by the floods. Government schools damaged in the floods will be supported under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, subject to the State Government providing necessary information. Construction of recharge structures for water harvesting will be undertaken extensively in Punjab under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari program.
Inter-Ministerial Central teams have been dispatched to Punjab to assess the extent of damage, with further assistance to be considered based on their report.
An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh will be provided to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the seriously injured. Children orphaned due to the floods and landslides will receive comprehensive support under the PM CARES for Children scheme. The Prime Minister acknowledged the efforts of the NDRF, SDRF, Army, State administration, and other organizations involved in relief and response efforts. The Central government will further review the assessment based on the memorandum of the State as well as the report of the Central teams.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India, who visited Punjab to review the flood situation.
Punjab: A state in India that experienced severe flooding.
Gurdaspur: A city in Punjab where the Prime Minister held an official review meeting.
PM CARES for Children: A scheme providing comprehensive support to children orphaned due to floods and landslides.
NDRF: National Disaster Response Force, involved in immediate relief and response efforts.
SDRF: State Disaster Response Force, involved in immediate relief and response efforts.
PM Awas Yojana: A government scheme focused on providing housing for all, mentioned in the context of rebuilding homes.
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana: A government scheme focused on agriculture development, mentioned in the context of providing assistance to farmers.
Prime Minister's Office
PM undertakes aerial survey of flood affected areas
of Punjab
PM conducts review and assesses damage in
meeting in Gurdaspur
PM announces financial assistance of Rs. 1600 crore
for Punjab in addition to the Rs 12,000 crore already
in the state’s kitty
PM announces Rs.2 lakh ex-gratia for the next of kin
of the dead and Rs.50,000 for the injured
PM announces comprehensive support under the
PM CARES for Children scheme to children
orphaned due to recent floods and landslides
PM meets affected families and offers condolences
PM also meets personnel of the NDRF, SDRF and
Aapda Mitra volunteers and praises their efforts
Central Government assures all help for restoration
and rebuilding of infrastructure in the affected areasPosted On: 09 SEP 2025 5:34PM by PIB Delhi
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Punjab on 9 September 2025 and reviewed the flood situation
and damage caused due to cloudbursts and heavy rain in affected areas of Punjab.
Prime Minister conducted an aerial survey of flood affected areas in Punjab. Thereafter, he had an official
review meeting in Gurdaspur with officials and elected representatives. PM Modi reviewed the relief and
rehabilitation measures undertaken as well as assessed the damage that has occurred in Punjab.
The Prime Minister announced a financial assistance of Rs. 1600 crore for Punjab in addition to the Rs 12,000
crore already in the state’s kitty. There will be advance release of the second instalment of SDRF and PM
Kisan Samman Nidhi.
The Prime Minister emphasized the need for a multi-dimensional approach to help the entire region and its
people recover. This would include measures such as rebuilding homes under the PM Awas Yojana, restoring
national highways, reconstructing schools, providing relief through the PMNRF, and distributing mini kits for
livestock.
Recognizing the critical need to support the agricultural community, additional assistance will be provided
specifically targeted at farmers who currently lack power connections. For bores which have been silted over
or swept away, support for refurbishing would be extended under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana on project
mode, as per specific proposal from the State Government.
For bore pumps that are running on diesel, convergence with MNRE for solar panels & support will be
facilitated for micro irrigation under Per Drop More Crop guidelines.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin, financial assistance will be extended under “Special
Project’’ submitted by Government of Punjab for reconstruction of houses in rural areas to eligible households
whose houses have been damaged due to floods.
Government schools damaged in the recent floods in Punjab will be financially supported under the Samagra
Shiksha Abhiyan. The State Government is required to provide all requisite supporting information as per
guidelines.
Construction of recharge structures for water harvesting will be undertaken extensively in Punjab under the
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari program. This will be aimed to repair damaged recharge structures and construct
additional water harvesting structures. These efforts will enhance rainwater harvesting and ensure long-term
water sustainability.
The Union Government has also sent Inter-Ministerial Central teams to visit Punjab to assess the extent of
damage, and based on their detailed report further assistance will be considered.
Prime Minister expressed his condolences to the family members of those who have lost their lives in the
natural calamity and stated that the Union Government will work closely with the State Governments in this
difficult time and extend all possible assistance.
Prime Minister also met families from Punjab who were affected by the calamities and floods. He expressed
his complete solidarity with all those who had suffered and expressed deep sorrow who had lost their close
ones.
PM Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs.2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs.50,000 to the
seriously injured in the floods and natural calamity.
The Prime Minister announced that children orphaned due to the recent floods and landslides will be extended
comprehensive support under the PM CARES for Children scheme. This will ensure their long-term welfare.
Prime Minister stated that all assistance under disaster management rules are being made including advance
disbursements to the States. He appreciated the efforts of the personnel of NDRF, SDRF, Army, Stateadministration and other service-oriented organisations for making efforts in immediate relief and response.
The Central government will further review the assessment based on the memorandum of the State as well as
the report of the Central teams.
Prime Minister acknowledged the gravity of the situation and assured that the Central Government will make
all efforts to address the situation.
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