Under ‘Operation Brahma,’ India has intensified its humanitarian assistance to earthquake-stricken Myanmar by dispatching two naval ships and preparing to airlift a field hospital on Saturday, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced that two additional Indian naval ships would soon join the relief operation, reinforcing India’s commitment to aiding its neighbour in this crisis.
Extensive Humanitarian Deployment
In addition to aid being delivered via aircraft, a field hospital comprising 118-member team from the elite Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders, led by Lieutenant Colonel Jagneet Gill, from Agra is scheduled to depart later on Saturday. The Airborne Angels Task Force is specially trained and equipped to provide advanced medical and surgical care in disaster-stricken areas.
Specialized teams from India’s National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are being deployed with earthquake rescue equipment, including concrete cutters, drill machines, hammers, and plasma cutting machines, to bolster search and rescue efforts.
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As part of this operation, the Indian Army will establish a 60-bed Medical Treatment Centre to deliver immediate care to those injured in the calamity. This facility will be capable of handling trauma cases, performing emergency surgeries, and offering essential medical services to support the local healthcare system, which the disaster has severely strained.
Commandant PK Tiwary of the 8th NDRF battalion, based in Ghaziabad, leads the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. NDRF Deputy Inspector General (Operations) Mohsen Shahedi emphasized the critical nature of the next 24-48 hours, stating that this period would be crucial for effective engagement on the ground.
NDRF Contingent Airlifted to Myanmar
An 80-member contingent from the NDRF is being airlifted to Myanmar aboard two Indian Air Force (IAF) sorties from Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad. These personnel, trained in disaster response, are accompanied by rescue dogs to assist in search operations for survivors trapped under collapsed structures. The mission adheres to International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) norms.
India’s Continued Support for Myanmar
The earthquake, which also affected neighbouring Thailand, has caused widespread devastation, destroying buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure. Reports indicate that at least 1,002 people have lost their lives in Myanmar.
In addition to deploying NDRF teams abroad during the 2015 Nepal earthquake and the 2023 Türkiye earthquake, India has now extended its disaster relief efforts to Myanmar. On Saturday, an IAF C-130J military transport aircraft delivered approximately 15 tonnes of relief material to Yangon.
India’s Pledge of Assistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the disaster, affirming India’s readiness to provide all possible assistance to Myanmar and Thailand. India shares a 1,643-km-long border with Myanmar, underscoring this mission’s strategic and humanitarian significance.
As India continues to enhance its response efforts, Operation Brahma is a testament to its commitment to regional solidarity and disaster relief.
Team BharatShakti
