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By Staff Reporter | Mohali
Punjab is reeling under the impact of devastating floods across all 23 districts, which have left thousands displaced, disrupted livelihoods, and severely damaged critical infrastructure. As the state battles this unprecedented humanitarian crisis, the Roundglass Foundation has stepped forward with an appeal to individuals, organizations, and institutions to collaborate in relief and long-term rehabilitation work for affected communities.
The Foundation, which already has deep roots in more than 2,900 villages and connects with over 3 million (30 lakh) people, is uniquely positioned to deliver both rapid relief and sustained recovery measures. With operations spanning rural Punjab, Roundglass Foundation is leveraging its existing grassroots network to deliver aid where it is needed most.
Immediate Relief Efforts Underway
Foundation teams are on the ground in the worst-hit districts, including Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Firozepur, Amritsar, and Pathankot. Working closely with local district administrations and the Government of Punjab, the teams are focused on:
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Supplying food and clean drinking water to flood-affected families.
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Providing temporary shelters to displaced households.
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Extending medical assistance to tackle waterborne diseases and other health issues.
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Distributing essential commodities such as clothing and hygiene kits.
In addition, the Foundation is supplying diesel for generators, tarpaulins, essential medicines, and cattle fodder, which are urgently required in flood-ravaged villages.
Commitment to Long-Term Rehabilitation
While immediate relief is critical, the Foundation stresses that its mission goes beyond temporary aid. The organization is committed to supporting long-term rehabilitation of villages, with a roadmap that includes:
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Rebuilding homes and ensuring safe shelter for families.
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Restoring schools and healthcare centres to restart essential services.
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Reviving rural livelihoods, including agricultural and allied activities.
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Repairing critical infrastructure, such as rural roads and water systems, to reconnect communities.
“We are committed not just to immediate relief but to standing with Punjab’s communities long after the waters recede, helping them return to safety, dignity, and stability,” said Gurpreet ‘Sunny’ Singh, Founder of Roundglass Foundation.
He emphasized that teams are working round the clock to deliver essential aid and restore a sense of normalcy in distressed villages. “We want to bring affected communities back on their feet and assure them of all our assistance. I urge everyone to join us in rebuilding the lives and livelihoods of the people in Punjab.”
Changemakers Network in Action
A key strength of Roundglass Foundation’s relief effort lies in its Changemakers network, spread across more than 2,000 villages in Punjab. These local volunteers play a critical role in:
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Assessing on-ground needs in real time.
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Coordinating the distribution of essential supplies.
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Acting as bridges between the community and relief workers.
“Our teams are bringing in commodities that are in short supply, such as diesel, medicines, tarpaulin, and fodder for cattle. The Changemakers are helping us gauge the ground situation and the urgent needs of affected families,” said Vishal Chowla, Leader, Roundglass Foundation.
He added that the Foundation views the people of Punjab not just as beneficiaries but as partners in rebuilding efforts. “Today, in their hour of crisis, we stand by them and urge more people to come forward and help rebuild Punjab.”
Collaborative Call to Action
The Foundation is actively seeking collaboration with NGOs, corporates, philanthropists, and concerned citizens to scale up relief operations and ensure sustainable recovery. Their goal is not only to provide immediate survival support but also to restore dignity and resilience to flood-affected communities.
With large parts of Punjab’s rural economy disrupted, community-driven rehabilitation will be key. The Foundation envisions a multi-pronged approach involving infrastructure repair, livelihood revival, and healthcare rebuilding—areas where external support and partnerships can make a meaningful difference.
Punjab’s Humanitarian Challenge
The floods have highlighted the vulnerability of Punjab’s villages to climate change-related disasters. With agriculture being the backbone of the state’s economy, large-scale damage to farmland, crops, and cattle poses a serious threat to food security and rural incomes. Experts believe that along with immediate relief, disaster preparedness and resilience-building must be integrated into rehabilitation programs to protect against future calamities.
Roundglass Foundation’s grassroots presence across thousands of villages gives it an advantage in creating sustainable community-led recovery models. By combining relief work with long-term capacity building, the Foundation hopes to ensure that rural Punjab emerges stronger after the crisis.
Conclusion
As Punjab struggles to cope with the widespread destruction caused by floods, the work of organizations like Roundglass Foundation provides a ray of hope. With their emphasis on relief today and rehabilitation tomorrow, the Foundation’s approach could serve as a blueprint for community-led disaster recovery in India.
But for these efforts to scale and succeed, collective participation from citizens, businesses, and governments is essential. Punjab’s crisis demands more than temporary solutions—it calls for sustained solidarity, resources, and rebuilding, so that affected families can return to lives of safety, dignity, and stability.
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