April 6, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha has urged the Union Government to immediately announce a special compensation package for farmers in Punjab who are facing severe losses due to recent unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and strong winds.
Dr. Sahney wrote to the Union Agriculture Minister Sh. Shivraj Singh Chauhan highlighting that preliminary assessments indicate crop damage ranging between 30% to 70% across the state, with over 34 lakh hectares under wheat cultivation, the scale of devastation is immense and deeply concerning for the agrarian economy.
While appreciating the prompt action of the Punjab Government in ordering special girdawari to assess losses, Dr. Sahney stressed that the magnitude of the crisis is beyond the state’s capacity to address alone. He pointed out that farmers are still reeling from the devastating Kharif floods of 2025 and many have not yet received adequate compensation.
Dr. Sahney stated that urgent central intervention is required to extend enhanced financial support, including direct compensation and input subsidies, to safeguard farmers’ livelihoods and ensure Punjab’s continued contribution to national food security.
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