India on Saturday delivered 15 tonnes of relief materials to Myanmar under its 'Operation Brahma' that was launched after a powerful earthquake, hit the neighbouring country as well as Thailand. (Pics/PTI)
Updated on : 29 March,2025 02:52 PM IST | Compiled by : ronak mastakar
India sent the relief materials to the Myanmarese city of Yangon in a C130J military transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force
Two more IAF aircraft are being loaded with relief material for Myanmar and the planes will depart from Hindon Air Force Station soon, they said
The supplies included tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, water purifiers, solar lamps, generator sets and essential medicines, officials said
"#OperationBrahma gets underway. First tranche of humanitarian aid from India has reached the Yangon Airport in Myanmar," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar posted on 'X'
The relief materials were handed over to Chief Minister of Yangon U Soe Thein by Indian envoy to Myanmar Abhay Thakur
India has acted as a "First Responder" to assist the people of Myanmar affected by Friday's massive earthquake, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said
The earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, bridges and other infrastructures
The Indian embassy in Myanmar said it is coordinating speedy delivery of assistance and relief supplies from India with Myanmar
