Yangon [Myanmar], April 5 (ANI): Demonstrating continued solidarity and support, India delivered 442 tonnes of food aid to Myanmar on Friday in the aftermath of the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 28, killing thousands and causing widespread destruction.
The aid — including rice, cooking oil, noodles, and biscuits — arrived aboard the Indian Navy’s INS Gharial at Thilawa Port and was officially handed over by Indian Ambassador Abhay Thakur to Yangon Chief Minister U Soe Thein and his team.
📢 “Meeting needs of affected people. A large 442 T consignment of food aid… arrived today at Thilawa Port,” the Indian Embassy in Myanmar posted on X.
Part of Operation Brahma: India’s Comprehensive Relief Mission
The food consignment is the latest contribution under Operation Brahma, India’s multi-pronged humanitarian relief operation launched in response to the disaster.
So far, India has delivered 625 metric tonnes of aid materials to Myanmar, including this shipment.
Key components of Operation Brahma include:
- Rescue and Relief Missions led by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) with 80 personnel and 4 trained canines, equipped with advanced tools for rigging, lifting, and search operations.
- A field hospital set up by the Indian Army to provide urgent medical care to the injured and displaced.
PM Modi Reaffirms India’s Support to Myanmar
On the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Myanmar’s Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and reiterated India’s commitment to Myanmar’s recovery.
“India stands with Myanmar in the hour of need and is ready to deploy more material assistance as needed,” PM Modi stated, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
In addition to relief support, the Prime Minister emphasised the need for early restoration of democracy in Myanmar through credible elections.
This operation reaffirms India’s role as a first responder in the region and underscores its commitment to regional stability and humanitarian assistance.
As Myanmar continues to struggle with the aftermath of the earthquake, India’s timely and sustained aid is being widely acknowledged and appreciated. (ANI)
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