Hanspal Traders, a railway coach component manufacturer in Kapurthala, has shifted its operations to fabricate boats for Punjab flood relief. Prompted by calls from across the state and encouraged by an MLA, the company is also sharing its designs to involve other manufacturers. They aim to produce boats manually, focusing on aiding people and transporting essential supplies.
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