DC takes stock of flood relief works in Gidderpindi

Also hands over cheque of Rs. One lakh to environmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal

5 Dariya News

Jalandhar 02-Apr-2021

Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori has taken stock of flood relief works going an the banks of river Satluj in village Gidderpindi.The DC met renowned environmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal and discussed the various works to strengthen the river banks. He hailed the efforts of Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal to protect this flood-sensitive areas. He reiterated district administration's commitment to providing all the necessary help and assistance in the flood protection task.Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner handed over handed over a cheque of Rs. one lakh to Sant Seechewal to aid the on-going works at the banks.Pointing out further, the DC stated that the state government has already undertook a slew of projects to strengthen the Dhussi Bandh along the river. He said that there was no paucity of funds for floods management and administration has always accorded topmost priority to this task. He added that the administration is ready to tackle any kind of flood-like situation arising out of heavy rainfall and discharge in river Satluj during monsoon.