Operation Brahma: India Delivers Prefabricated Offices and Housing to Quake-Impacted Myanmar
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Synopsis
India's humanitarian aid under Operation Brahma continues as prefabricated office and housing units are delivered to earthquake-hit Myanmar. The Indian Air Force's C-17 aircraft transported these units, with recognition given to the Indian Army's prior medical assistance efforts in the region.
Key Takeaways
- India's Operation Brahma delivers aid to Myanmar.
- Prefabricated units arrived via C-17 aircraft.
- Indian Army treated over 2,500 patients.
- Search and rescue operations ongoing.
- Prime Minister Modi expresses condolences.
Yangon, April 16 (NationPress) India's humanitarian aid to the earthquake-affected region of Myanmar under Operation Brahma progressed on Wednesday as the latest batch of prefabricated office and housing units transported by an Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft landed at Mandalay airport. The units were received by Defence Attache, Col. Jaswinder Gill, and Sundeep Kaushal, Consulate General of India in Myanmar, who also saw off the remaining members of the Indian Army field hospital team from Myanmar.
Earlier that day, the Indian Army's 60 Parachute Field Hospital returned home after a thorough 14-day international Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation in Myanmar, where they provided dedicated medical services to 2,519 patients. Their efforts received commendation from both Myanmar's authorities and its citizens.
On Tuesday, First Secretaries Ritu Yadav, Amit Shreeansh, and A. Sowmiya welcomed the Indian Air Force C-17 carrying the prefabricated office and housing units under Operation Brahma, alongside officials from the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, and the Ministry of Defence, including DG Min Thein and Col Minn Zaw, at Naypyidaw, as stated by the Embassy of India in Yangon.
Last week, a team of Indian safety and demolition engineers conducted a detailed evaluation of earthquake-damaged locations in Mandalay and Naypyidaw.
Moreover, a medical team from India, which included an orthopedic surgeon, aided in treating 70 patients injured during the catastrophic earthquake at a Naypyidaw Hospital.
India initiated Operation Brahma to provide essential support, including Search and Rescue (SAR), humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and medical assistance, following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.
Acting as the 'First Responder' during crises in its vicinity, India dispatched several aircraft and five naval ships to deliver 625 MT of humanitarian aid and disaster relief materials.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow regarding the disaster and extended India's condolences directly to Min Aung Hlaing, reaffirming India's dedication to supporting Myanmar during this crisis.
On April 4, Prime Minister Modi met Hlaing on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok to discuss the situation following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, along with India's ongoing initiatives under Operation Brahma.
The Senior General conveyed his appreciation for India's assistance efforts. The Prime Minister assured that India, as the First Responder, stands with Myanmar in this challenging time and is prepared to provide additional material aid and resources as necessary.
