
Punjab Floods Wreak Havoc on Health Infrastructure, Minister Seeks Rs 20,000 Crore Assistance
Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 9:51 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Floods in Punjab have caused an estimated Rs 780-crore in damages to the state's health infrastructure. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh urgently called for central government relief. Significant damages include losses to dispensaries and medicines. The plea requests Rs 20,000 crore for comprehensive recovery efforts beyond immediate relief.