Key Points
India dispatches emergency aid via Operation Brahma
Includes tents, medical supplies and food packets
IAF C-130J aircraft delivers first relief consignment
Embassy monitors Indian nationals in Thailand
In a post on X, PM Modi posted, "Spoke with Senior General H.E. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar. Conveyed our deep condolences at the loss of lives in the devastating earthquake."
Under its Act East policy, India has launched 'Operation Brahma' to provide urgent relief to Myanmar. On Saturday, more than 15 tonnes of essential aid were dispatched following a series of powerful tremors that wreaked havoc on Friday.
Highlighting India's unwavering commitment to assisting its neighbours in times of crisis, PM Modi further added, "As a close friend and neighbour, India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour. Disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance, search and rescue teams are being expeditiously dispatched to the affected areas as part of Operation Brahma."
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the initiation of Operation Brahma, confirming that the first tranche of humanitarian aid had reached Yangon Airport on Saturday morning.
"Operation Brahma gets underway. First tranche of humanitarian aid from India has reached the Yangon Airport in Myanmar," the EAM posted on X.
The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised India's role as a first responder, stating that the relief consignment included tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food packets, hygiene kits, generators, and crucial medicines.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) transported the relief material aboard a C-130J aircraft from Air Force Station Hindon. The package comprises ready-to-eat meals, water purifiers, solar lamps, generator sets, and vital medical supplies such as paracetamol, antibiotics, syringes, gloves, and bandages.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Bangkok is closely monitoring developments in neighbouring Thailand, where tremors were also recorded. Officials confirmed that there have been no reports of any Indian citizens being affected.
The Embassy advised Indian nationals in Thailand to contact emergency services if needed, assuring that all Embassy staff in Bangkok and the Consulate in Chiang Mai are safe.
Comments:
Rahul K.
Proud of our quick response! This shows why India is called the pharmacy of the world 🌍 The medical supplies will save so many lives.
Priya M.
While I appreciate the humanitarian effort, I hope we maintain consistency in supporting all neighboring countries during crises, not just strategically important ones.
Arjun S.
The IAF deserves major props for this lightning-fast operation. That C-130J must have been loaded and airborne within hours of the quake!
Neha P.
My heart breaks for Myanmar 😢 Glad we could help but the death toll keeps rising. Those solar lamps will be crucial with power lines down.
Vikram J.
Operation Brahma is a perfect example of soft power diplomacy. This builds more goodwill than any trade agreement ever could.
