Khalsa Aid Distributes Over £38,000 Worth of Diesel to Flood-Affected Farmers in Punjab

 According to Pukaar News "

Khalsa Aid has delivered diesel worth more than £38,000 (approximately ?42 lakh / $47,000) to farmers devastated by the catastrophic 2025 floods in Punjab. 

This significant distribution took place within just two days as part of the charity’s Punjab Rehab Phase 2 project, which aims to restore the agricultural backbone of the region and rebuild the livelihoods of affected families. The unprecedented floods earlier this year caused severe damage to nearly 148,000 hectares of farmland across Panjab, a state where about 25 per cent of the population depends directly on agriculture for their survival. The disaster submerged vast tracts of land, putting thousands of small and medium farmers at risk of losing their entire source of income.

To counter this crisis, Khalsa Aid launched an urgent diesel distribution program to assist farmers in resuming cultivation. The initiative provides 20 liters of diesel per acre to farmers owning between one and ten acres of land affected by flooding. Diesel is essential for powering farm machinery such as tractors and water pumps, enabling the clearing and preparation of fields for the next planting cycle.

The project began on 10 October across eight villages in the Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district: Talwandi Rai Dadu, Lakhuwal, Lalwala, Dabbar, Kamirpura, Phule Chak, Kotli Korotana, and Nangal Vanjhawala. Khalsa Aid volunteers are working closely with local communities to ensure fair and transparent distribution.

Farmers’ identities are verified, after which they receive slips that can be redeemed for diesel at designated local fuel stations. These slips are then collected by volunteers to monitor and maintain accountability throughout the distribution process.

Within just two days, from 10 to 12 October, Khalsa Aid successfully distributed approximately 48,112 liters of diesel—equivalent to a value of over £38,000—providing critical support to hundreds of farmers struggling to rebuild their livelihoods.

This initiative is funded entirely by donations from local and international supporters who have rallied behind the cause. Guided by the principle of ‘selfless seva’ (selfless service), Khalsa Aid’s intervention ensures that even the smallest farmers, who were most vulnerable to the disaster’s financial impact, have the means to plant crops and sustain their families.

Khalsa Aid’s Punjab Rehab Phase 2 is a comprehensive recovery effort that goes beyond fuel provision. Volunteers are also engaged in levelling damaged farmlands, distributing seeds and farming equipment, and offering training on flood-resilient agricultural practices.

As Punjab continues to recover from the 2025 floods, Khalsa Aid remains committed to supporting the farming community, helping them regain stability and secure their future.