India's Swift Humanitarian Response: 31 Tonnes of Aid Sent to Earthquake-Hit Myanmar

Humanitarian Aid Delivered to Myanmar

New Delhi: On Sunday, India dispatched 31 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, which included supplies for an Indian army field hospital unit stationed in the quake-affected region. This initiative is part of India's ongoing efforts to support its neighboring country following a devastating earthquake.

The aid was transported via a C-17 Globemaster aircraft, which took off from Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad early in the morning, as confirmed by a senior official.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar shared the news on social media, stating, "#OperationBrahma@IAF_MCC C> C-17 plane departs for Mandalay with 31 tons of humanitarian aid, including replenishment stores for the Indian army field hospital unit," along with several images.

Last week, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, resulting in over 3,000 casualties, while rescue teams continue to search through the debris for survivors.

In response to the disaster, India launched 'Operation Brahma' to provide immediate relief to both Myanmar and Thailand, which were affected by the earthquake on March 28.

The Indian field hospital, part of 'Operation Brahma', is actively engaged in humanitarian efforts in Myanmar, working alongside local government agencies in their relief and rescue operations.

The hospital unit, consisting of 118 personnel, was deployed to Myanmar using two C-17 heavy-lift aircraft from the Indian Air Force, which took off from Agra on March 29.

This field hospital has been established in Mandalay to assist those in need.