“This is not just a state issue—it's a national priority,” Dhaliwal emphasized.

Chandigarh: Reaffirming its commitment to the people of Punjab and national security, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann continues to take strong and timely action to address long-standing concerns. In a major move, Cabinet Minister S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, representing the Department of NRI Affairs and Rural Development, met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil and formally sought central funds to combat severe flood-related damage and rising security risks along the River Ravi in Ajnala, Amritsar.

This initiative, driven solely by the Punjab Government’s proactive governance, marks yet another example of how the Mann-led administration is focusing on both grassroots realities and strategic national interests.

Punjab Government Leads the Way on Border Security and Flood Management

Minister Dhaliwal made a compelling case to the Centre, highlighting that repeated flooding in Ajnala has not only eroded fertile agricultural land belonging to Punjab’s hardworking farmers, but also caused critical damage to Army and BSF outposts located in this sensitive border zone.

These damages, if unchecked, pose a direct threat to India’s border security, weakening operational infrastructure and potentially opening new pathways for illicit cross-border activities like drug trafficking—a concern Punjab has long been battling with courage and determination.

Concrete Steps and Vision from Punjab

Minister Dhaliwal clearly laid out the Punjab Government’s detailed plan to tackle the issue: reinforcing flood protection systems, strengthening border infrastructure, and implementing long-term safeguards to protect both citizens and security personnel.

“This is not just a state issue—it’s a national priority,” Dhaliwal emphasized. “But it was the Punjab Government that took the first step, sounded the alarm, and presented a comprehensive roadmap for protection and development along the Ravi belt.”

A Matter of National Significance: Led by Punjab

The Mann Government's demand for central funds is not a plea—it is a well-substantiated policy action rooted in ground realities. It demonstrates Punjab’s leadership role in putting forward strategic solutions for protecting both people and the country.

The meeting, described as highly constructive, reinforces the Punjab Government’s relentless efforts to secure the state’s borders, prevent further agricultural losses, and stand with the forces who guard the nation’s frontiers.

A Government That Acts, Not Just Talks

While previous administrations often ignored such border region crises, the Mann-led Punjab Government has once again proven that it doesn’t wait for problems to escalate. It anticipates, plans, and leads from the front—bringing the issues to national attention and ensuring action follows words.