Following the recent earthquake in Myanmar, India has ramped up Operation ‘Brahma’ through its three armed forces to provide urgent support. Two navy ships have arrived in Yangon and have commenced relief operations, with two additional ships set to join them on Tuesday. Furthermore, a 118-member field hospital unit from the Indian Army departed from Agra to Mandalay to establish a 60-bed medical treatment center for emergency medical services to those affected. The Indian Air Force has also played a key role, delivering 96.3 tons of relief material via three transport planes.
Navy Commodore Raghunath Nair confirmed the acceleration of Operation ‘Brahma’ after the March 28 earthquake. Four ships, including the Satpura and Savitri, were dispatched on March 29 with 40 tons of humanitarian aid, with an additional two ships from the Andaman and Nicobar Command sent on March 30, carrying about 52 tons of essential supplies like food, clothing, and medicine. The Navy aims to establish itself as the region’s ‘first responder.’ Two more ships have been placed on standby at Shree Vijaypuram port, ready to depart to Myanmar on Tuesday.
Additionally, the Army’s medical task force, led by Lieutenant Colonel Jagmeet Gill, is equipped with essential medical supplies to deliver first aid and emergency services as part of Operation Brahma. This initiative exemplifies India’s ‘Neighbour First’ policy and the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,’ reinforcing solidarity with friendly nations in crisis. The Air Force is contributing to the mission, having airlifted personnel and supplies, including blankets, hygiene kits, and a search and rescue team, to aid those affected in Myanmar.
