Chandigarh, Sep 19
As Punjab is grappling with unprecedented riverine flooding leading to the loss of 56 precious lives, inundation of 2,300 plus villages, loss of property, livelihoods and infrastructure worth a whopping Rs 13,800 crore, it’s the indomitable attitude of the young people that keeps alive the spirit of 'sewa' and 'Chardi Kala (resilience)', to fight it out despite the most challenging times in four decades and to rebuild the state together.
A notable trend has come to the fore that the youth of Punjab, who has been branded as "idle" and "druggy" in the past, is now turning out to be the saviour of the people.
Young men and women are fulfilling their humanitarian duties by reaching out to marooned villagers with daily utilities and strengthening river embankments to prevent further flooding of fields and human habitations.