Chandigarh, September 20
In a heartwarming response to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s call for aid, the Union Bank of India has contributed Rs 2 crore to the Chardikala Mission, an initiative dedicated to supporting flood victims in Punjab.
Expressing deep gratitude to the bank’s management for this generous gesture, the Chief Minister revealed that over 1,000 philanthropists have already stepped forward to back the mission. The Union Bank of India’s donation, presented via a cheque, joins this growing wave of support to aid the state’s rehabilitation efforts for those affected by the 2025 floods. Launched as a global fundraising drive, the Chardikala Mission aims to mobilize resources for the government’s relief and reconstruction programs.
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Bhagwant Singh Mann described the floods as a natural catastrophe of unprecedented scale, one that will linger in collective memory for generations. “The floods didn’t just bring water—they swept away millions of dreams,” he said, labeling it one of the most devastating tragedies in Punjab’s recent history. Yet, he added, Punjab has always risen stronger from every trial, and this mission embodies that resilient spirit.
Emphasizing the ethos of the initiative, the Chief Minister explained, “Chardikala represents the timeless Sikh values of strength and optimism amid adversity. Mission Chardikala is a rallying cry for all Punjabis worldwide to unite as one family during this unprecedented hardship.” He expressed optimism that more global Punjabis will contribute generously to help rebuild the state of their dreams. Assuring full transparency and accountability, Mann committed that every rupee raised will be spent judiciously for the welfare and rehabilitation of flood victims.
