Bhagwant Mann Govt to Bring Urgent Policy for Farmers’ Relief After Flood Devastation, Mann to Make Formal Policy Announcement After Recovery
Punjab E News (September 7, 2025): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Incharge Manish Sisodia today announced that the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government is set to bring major relief for farmers affected by the recent floods. The state government will soon announce a policy to allow farmers to freely remove sand deposited in their fields due to the floods, ensuring agricultural activities can resume without delay.
Sisodia said, “The floods have destroyed crops, damaged homes, and claimed livestock. But the biggest concern of our farmers right now is the sand left behind in their fields, which could make future farming impossible. We have taken their feedback seriously. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has already discussed this issue with officials and assured that a clear policy will be announced in the next few days to allow farmers to remove the sand from their fields without any bureaucratic hurdles.”
He added that the decision will not only help farmers prepare their land for the next sowing season but also provide them an opportunity to sell the sand if it can be used for construction purposes. “This will be a double relief, the land will be cleared for crops, and farmers can also earn some income from selling the sand,” Sisodia said.
The AAP leader emphasized that the Mann government has been working round-the-clock to support people affected by the floods. “All our ministers, MLAs, and volunteers have been on the ground providing relief. I personally visited many districts and villages, met with farmers, understood their problems, and assured them that the government stands firmly with them,” he said.
On the Centre’s role, Sisodia pointed out that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior leaders spoke to the Chief Minister, no concrete financial assistance has been announced yet. “Punjab’s rightful dues of over ₹60,000 crore, including ₹58,000 crore of GST, are pending with the Centre. If this amount had been released earlier, relief and rehabilitation work could have progressed much faster. I urge the Prime Minister to release Punjab’s dues before his visit on the 9th,” Sisodia said.
