Mandalay (Myanmar), April 2: The Government of Myanmar has expressed deep gratitude for India’s swift and substantial support in providing relief assistance following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on March 28.
Myanmar’s Prime Minister, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, conveyed his appreciation through the Global New Light of Myanmar, stating that Myanmar was “deeply moved” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support as Indian relief supplies continued to arrive at Yangon International Airport.
PM Modi’s Assurance and Operation Brahma
On March 29, PM Modi spoke with the Myanmar military junta chief and expressed India’s condolences for the loss of lives in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake, which has claimed over 2,700 lives.
“As a close friend and neighbor, India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour. Disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance, and search & rescue teams are being expeditiously dispatched as part of #OperationBrahma,” PM Modi stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
India launched Operation Brahma to provide:
✅ Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations
✅ Medical Aid
✅ Disaster Relief Supplies
India’s Extensive Relief Efforts
As a first responder to crises in its neighborhood, India has mobilized a whole-of-government effort to address the widespread destruction in Myanmar.
So far, six aircraft and five Indian Naval ships have delivered 625 metric tonnes (MT) of humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) material.
Key Relief Missions Under Operation Brahma
🔹 March 29: An IAF C-130J aircraft delivered 15 tonnes of emergency supplies, including tents, blankets, medicines, and food.
🔹 March 30: Two IAF C-130J aircraft transported 80 NDRF SAR specialists along with 22 tonnes of search and rescue materials.
🔹 March 31: IAF C-17 aircraft carried a 118-member Indian Army Field Hospital Team, setting up a 200-bed hospital in Mandalay, now fully operational.
🔹 March 31-April 1: Indian Naval Ships Satpura, Savitri, Karmuk, and LCU 52 delivered 70 tonnes of HADR supplies, including clothing, drinking water, and medicines.
🔹 April 1: Indian Naval Ship Gharial departed from Visakhapatnam, carrying 442 MT of food aid, including 405 MT of rice, cooking oil, biscuits, and instant noodles.
Myanmar Media Acknowledges India’s Support
Myanmar’s media has extensively covered India’s relief efforts, recognizing India’s proactive role in helping the affected communities recover.
India remains committed to providing further humanitarian assistance as required, reinforcing its Neighbourhood First and Act East policy.
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