Big Relief for Flood-Hit Farmers: Punjab Government Offers ₹20,000 per Acre and Up to ₹4 Lakh in Compensation

Krishi Dunia

• 14 Oct, 2025 12:14 PM IST ,
• Updated Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:19 PM

Just ahead of Diwali, Punjab’s farmers have received a major relief package from the state government. The administration has started transferring compensation funds directly into farmers’ bank accounts. Under this initiative, affected farmers are receiving ₹20,000 per acre as compensation for their damaged crops. The move has brought much-needed relief to those whose fields were devastated by recent floods.

Compensation for Flood-Affected Farmers

The recent floods in Punjab caused severe destruction across thousands of villages. Standing crops were completely ruined, fields remained waterlogged for months, and many farming families suffered heavy losses.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered an immediate girdawari (damage assessment survey) once the floods subsided. Although the government had initially set a 45-day timeline for the survey, officials completed it in just 30 days. Soon after, compensation payments were initiated to ensure timely support for the affected farmers.

Over 3.5 Lakh Acres of Farmland Damaged

According to the state government’s report, crops in more than 2,500 villages were destroyed due to the floods, affecting over 3.5 lakh acres of farmland. To help farmers recover, the government has started compensating at ₹20,000 per acre.

This relief, arriving just before the festive season, is being seen as a Diwali gift for Punjab’s farmers. In addition, the government has announced an extra ₹13,200 as special assistance for farmers in the most severely affected areas.

Aid for Homes, Livestock, and Families

The floods not only destroyed fields but also damaged homes, livestock, and even claimed lives in some regions. Taking this humanitarian crisis into account, the government has introduced additional relief measures:

• ₹40,000 for households with partially damaged homes.
• ₹4 lakh as compensation for families who lost a loved one in the floods.
• Compensation on a per-animal or per-unit basis for those who lost livestock or poultry.

Farmers Express Gratitude

The swift response from the Punjab government has been widely appreciated by the farming community. Many farmers expressed gratitude, saying the government’s actions this time were “seen on the ground, not just on paper.”

As Diwali approaches, this timely financial support has brought a smile back to the faces of flood-affected farmers, restoring hope that the government truly stands with them in their difficult times.