Chandigarh | The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has rolled out a state-wide campaign to restore normalcy after the recent floods, with a plan spanning village clean-up, healthcare and farmer support.

Though floodwaters have receded in many districts, large swathes remain buried under silt and debris. To prevent disease and speed recovery, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a ₹100-crore sanitation and rehabilitation programme covering more than 2,300 villages and wards. Each village has received an immediate grant of ₹1 lakh, with additional funds promised if required.

Under the plan, JCBs, tractor-trolleys and labour teams will clear debris, remove dead animals and carry out fogging operations. The government aims to finish debris removal by 24 September, repair public spaces by 15 October and clean ponds by 22 October.

Healthcare is a parallel priority. Medical camps will be set up across all 2,303 flood-hit villages—either in existing Aam Aadmi Clinics or in schools, dharamshalas, anganwadis and panchayat buildings. Each camp will be staffed with doctors and stocked with medicines. About 550 ambulances are being deployed for emergency care.

Livestock protection is also under way. Nearly 2.5 lakh animals in 713 villages have been affected. Veterinary teams are vaccinating animals, removing rotten fodder and distributing potassium permanganate to farmers. The government targets full vaccination by 30 September.

To safeguard farmers’ income, procurement of crops will start early, on 16 September. Damaged mandis are being cleaned and repaired to ensure operations by 19 September.

Calling the effort more than mere relief, the Mann Government has appealed to NGOs, youth clubs and social groups to join the rebuilding drive. “Punjab has always faced crises together,” the Chief Minister said, “and this time will be no different.”