Context: India has launched 'Operation Brahma' to aid Myanmar following a devastating earthquake that claimed over 1700 lives in the country.
Relevance of the Topic: Prelims: Key facts about Operation Brahma.
Operation Brahma
The relief effort includes naval ships, aircraft, and rescue teams carrying vital supplies and medical personnel.
- Two Indian naval ships, INS Satpura and INS Savitri, carrying 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid, have reached Myanmar. Two additional ships are set to follow.
- A field hospital with 118 medical personnel from Agra is being airlifted to provide immediate assistance.
- The Airborne Angels Task Force, specialised medical task force, to deliver advanced medical and surgical care in disaster-affected zones.
- National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team equipped for search and rescue operations.
The operation reaffirms India's commitment as a first responder in the neighbourhood.
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