Punjab Floods: Reliance Foundation's Ten-Point Response to the floods
Punjab Floods: The recent devastating floods in Punjab have disrupted the lives of many people. Many families have lost their homes, jobs and a sense of security. In this difficult time, Reliance Foundation has announced a 10-point relief plan to help the victims.
Punjab Floods: What did Anant Ambani say?
Anant Ambani, Director, Reliance Industries Limited said, "We stand with the people of Punjab in this hour of grief. We are helping not only people but also animals." Reliance teams are actively engaged in relief work in the worst flood-affected villages of Amritsar and Sultanpur Lodhi.
Punjab Floods: Reliance Foundation's Ten-Point Response to the floods
1. Ration kit distribution
For crucial nutrition, dry-ration kits with essential food supplies for 10,000 most affected families.
2. Voucher Assistance
Voucher-based assistance worth ₹5,000 each for 1,000 of the most vulnerable households -especially single-women and elderly-led families
3. Community Kitchen
Dry ration support for community kitchens to provide immediate nourishment for communities
4. Clean water facility
Deployment of portable water filters in waterlogged areas to ensure safe drinking water
5. Emergency Shelter Kit
Emergency shelter kits with tarpaulins, groundsheets, mosquito nets, ropes, and bedding to protect displaced families
6. Health awareness
Health awareness sessions and disinfection of water sources to curb post-flood disease outbreaks
7. Hygiene Kit
Distribution of sanitation kits with hygiene essentials for every affected household
8. Livestock Care
Veterinary surveys show livestock in severe distress due to waterlogging; urgent care is being prioritized
9. Animal Health Camp
Reliance Foundation and Vantara, with the Animal Husbandry Department, setting up livestock camps to provide medicines, vaccines, and care. 3,000 silage bundles are being distributed for nearly 5,000 cattle
10. Role of Vantara Team
Vantara's 50+ member expert team, with modern rescue gear and years of expertise is supporting efforts to treat rescued animals ensuring dignified scientific cremation for deceased animals and preventing potential disease outbreaks in coordination with local authorities.