Sangrur, November 20, 2017: Putting the verification process on fast track, on the directions of Capt. Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister Punjab, and the State Level Committee gives major relief to the families of farmers and farm labourers affected by suicides. The Committee cleared 92 cases lying pending since 2013-14 including 49 cases of Sangrur District.
Giving details Mr Amarpartap Singh Virk, Deputy Commisioner Sangrur informed that as per the instructions of CMO the State level committee has initiated the process of holding monthly meetings to review the status of pendency in different districts as well as sanction immediate relief to the verified cases. Accordingly, sanctions amounting to Rs. 260 Lac were issued for 92 cases of state including 49 cases from Sangrur District.
It is pertinent to mention that Chief Minister Punjab after a meeting with Farmers' Associations had issued instructions wide letter dated 24-10-17 that "the payment of financial assistance to the affected families should be made regularly not later than 25th of the month."
He informed that the complete verification of a case involves multiple checks by various departments so, it takes time but efforts are afoot to clear the pendency and provide relief at the earliest.