"Centre to distribute Rs 1,600 crore flood relief directly to Punjab farmers, not state government”, informs Minister BL Verma

Babushahi Bureau

Chandigarh, September 27, 2025: Union Minister B.L. Verma announced that the ₹1,600 crore flood relief package for Punjab will be disbursed directly to farmers' accounts, bypassing the state government. He emphasized that funds would be released promptly after necessary surveys and additional assistance provided if needed.

Of the ₹1,600 crore special package announced for Punjab by the Modi government, not a single rupee has been released to the state government, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Finance Minister Harpal Cheema alleged yesterday. The issue has now sparked political debate over the distribution of the funds.

The package was announ

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