India, sending on its humanitarian drive, India delivered a major consignment of food aid to quake-hit Myanmar on Saturday. 422 metric tonnes of relief shipment was handed over at Thilawa Port of Myanmar’s southern coastal region, close to approximately 400 kilometres of capital Naypyidaw, to the Yangon region’s Chief Minister.
The more than 8 million people affected by the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar on March 28 is the reason for the aid. The resulting quake killed over 3,100, with thousands homeless, without food or medical assistance.
Within hours, India too, launched its Operation Brahma. The operation covers Sound and Rescue (SAR) as well as humanitarian relief, medical support, and supply of prioritized commodities to affected areas. In fact as a matter of fact, India’s commitment to regional solidarity and swift disaster response was manifested by the fact that the first tranche of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) material was made available to Myanmar within 24 hours of the quake.
The Indian Navy ship INS Mahril from Visakhapatnam delivered the latest shipment on April 1. The 442 metric tonnes of aid includes 405 tonnes of rice, 30 tonnes of cooking oil, 5 tonnes of biscuits and 2 tonnes of instant noodles, as per a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs. These essential food items are all designed to respond to the immediate nutritional needs of the displaced (and affected) communities.
India’s generous and timely aid reflects well of it as a responsible regional partner that has joined hands and stood with Myanmar in our hour of need. Further phases of assistance in the situation, as it unfolds, are expected in Operation Brahmah.
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