Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday revealed a special compensation package for flooded people, while outlining key infrastructure plans for long-term protection.
At a relief in Jalalpur Pirwala City, the minister of chief declared that heirs for those who lost lives in the floods would receive RS1 million each. Homeowners who lost their property completely also get RS1 million, while with partial damage they get RS500,000.
Cattle owners will not be ignored, Maryam said, adding that families losing large animals will receive RS500,000, and those who lose small animals get RS50,000. “I’m Nawaz Sharif’s daughter and I intend to maintain any promise,” she said. “No affected person will be left without support.”
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She also revealed several development projects, including building a permanent dam in Jalalpur Pirwala, monitored future evacuations and launch of Gillani Expressway for UCH SHARIF.
“Flood victims are our guests – who are in no hurry to return them until it is safe,” she assured. “We work tirelessly to protect every family.” Even in the midst of mourning, Maryam continued to support support and said, “We may not bring back the deceased, but we will not leave any stones that have not been reversed by recovering normality.”
In a crucial step to push Punjab’s efforts for flooding, the minister of chief has also set up a 14-member committee at a high-level frame to frame a robust relief and rehabilitation strategy.
Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb leads the committee as a collector, according to an official review. The committee will formulate a comprehensive mechanism for disaster action and rehabilitation of flooders.
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The panel includes the most important provincial figures, including ministers that supervise health, irrigation, agriculture, medical education and emergency services and secretaries of irrigation, agriculture, finance and rescue 1122.
Administrative leadership from the chief secretary as well as the head of Planning & Development Board, Board of Revenue and Punjab Information Technology Board is also involved. Members also include CEO of Urban Unit and PDMA General Director. The committee can cooperate specialists as required to improve its effectiveness.
The committee’s tasks include the design of immediate and long -term response mechanisms, preparation of financing requirements, assessment of damage extensive (for homes, crops and infrastructure) and creation of digital maps of river paths and flooding zones.
The final goal is a structured action plan with clear timelines and recovery targets. The panel has been given a tight time limit of one week to present its plan to CM.
