Operation Brahma: India Extends Support to Myanmar

Speedy Summary

• India launched Operation Brahma on 28th March to support Myanmar after a devastating earthquake.
• Deployment details: Six aircraft and five naval ships delivered 625 MT of humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) materials to Myanmar.
• India provided immediate assistance with supplies including tents, blankets, food, medicines, hygiene kits, gensets, and water sanitation services.
• Specialized teams deployed:

– NDRF (80 specialists with SAR equipment).
– Indian Army Field hospital with surgical shelters and women/child care services; a hospital in Mandalay is now operational.

• Naval ships Satpura,Savitri,Karmuk,LCU 52 delivered additional HADR materials including clothing and emergency supplies.
• On Tuesday: More relief material (16 tonnes) landed in Mandalay via IAF’s C-130J aircraft.
• INS Gharial sailed from Visakhapatnam carrying 442 MT of food aid including rice,cooking oil,biscuits & instant noodles for the affected population in Myanmar.
• The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized India’s commitment under its Neighbourhood First policy.

Indian Opinion Analysis

Operation Brahma underscores India’s proactive approach toward regional crisis management under its “Neighbourhood First” policy. As the first responder providing critical aid swiftly to earthquake-hit Myanmar through coordinated efforts by land forces and naval assets alike demonstrates not only India’s logistical capabilities but also its strategic commitment to fostering regional stability.

the scale of aid-spanning structural rescue operations to complex medical deployments-is indicative of India’s growing disaster-response infrastructure. Further aligning such responses with partnerships like act East policy strengthens relations beyond immediate crisis resolution. This operation may set a precedent for regional cooperation in future emergencies or intensify collaborative preparedness among South Asian neighbors.

While noble in intention and execution thus far impeccable coordination boosts underlying trust-building diplomacy! Yet adherence ensuring it doesn’t stagnates depends balancing urgent-needs/resources enabling sustained credibility Read More: Economic Times