Punjab's Battle Over Disaster Relief Norms Intensifies
Punjab's AAP government is at odds with Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and the Centre over the State Disaster Response Fund norms. The government is demanding revisions to better aid flood-affected residents, but the Governor insists changes require a collective decision beyond individual states.
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The ongoing clash between Punjab's AAP government and the Centre over disaster relief norms has intensified. The state is pushing for revisions to better support flood-hit residents, but Governor Gulab Chand Kataria insists that a collective decision among states is required.
Kataria reiterated the Centre's stance, highlighting that Punjab has Rs 12,000 crore in its State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). He emphasized that any changes to the SDRF norms must be decided collectively rather than at the behest of a single state.
Meanwhile, AAP leaders argue the current compensation is inadequate due to inflation and outdated norms. Efforts by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to seek revisions remain unanswered, and political tensions continue as the state and the Centre diverge on the issue.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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