Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday addressed his first press conference after being discharged from the hospital. CM Mann was discharged from Fortis Mohali on Thursday. During the press conference CM Mann also revealed how much Punjab Chief Minister Relief Fund has received till now.
CM Bhagwant Mann revealed that Punjab Chief Minister's relief fund till now has received Rs 48 crore.
Punjab State Co-operative Bank
Punjab civil secretariat 1 branch
Punjab Chief Ministers Relief Fund
Account No. 001934001000589
IFSC code TPSC0000019
During the press conference, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that 55 deaths have been reported in Punjab Floods till now, out of which families of 42 deceased victims have been compensated.
CM Mann further said that within 40-45 days, officers will visit every house affected, and ensure compensation of damages including houses, livestock.
CM Mann in the press conference further said, "I ordered all DCs where water level has gone down, start assessment from today itself, and ensure compensation is given timely."
CM Mann also assured, "We will make sure transparency is maintained and, every affected individual receives compensation. If needed, compensation amount will be raised."
