Union Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan meets various leaders as he begins Punjab tour

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday began his tour of Punjab to meet the flood-affected people and assess their immediate requirements. He assured full support from the Union Government in providing necessary assistance to the state for speedy relief and rehabilitation measures.

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria submitted a detailed flood report for five Punjab districts—Amritsar, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran and Ferozepur—to the Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar.

After visiting all five flood-affected districts from 1^st to 4^th September, 2025, the Governor apprised the Union Minister about the ground realities in these areas, highlighting the extensive damage caused to life, property, crops, and infrastructure due to the floods. He also briefed him about the ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures being carried out jointly by the Punjab Government, District Administration, Army, NDRF, and other organisations.

Chouhan held a brief meeting with Punjab BJP leaders including MP Ravneet Bittu, Tarun Chugh, Shwait Malik and AAP MLA Ajnala Kuldeep Dhaliwal before he began his tour of the flood affected areas. BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar accompanies Chouhan in the tour.