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India has stepped up its humanitarian engagement with Myanmar following the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28.
As part of Operation Brahma, India swiftly set up an Army Field Hospital in Mandalay, focusing relief efforts on the worst-affected city.
On Ground Relief In Myanmar
By April 9, Indian Army doctors had treated 1,651 patients, with 281 treated in a single day.
The hospital also carried out 7 major and 38 minor surgeries, providing life-saving treatment to earthquake victims.
These services have been crucial in an area where local medical infrastructure has been severely damaged.
Engineering & Specialist Teams Assist Recovery
An Indian Army Engineer team (19 ER) visited Nay Pyi Taw to coordinate with Myanmar’s Ministry of Construction and assess damaged buildings.
Meanwhile, a team of orthopedic specialists held discussions with Myanmar’s Ministry of Health to arrange prosthetic support for 70 injured patients who lost limbs in the disaster.
The earthquake has caused immense loss and suffering. According to Myanmar’s State Administration Council, 3,645 people have died, 5,017 are injured, and 148 remain missing.
Six regions and states, including the capital, have reported major destruction.
Roads, power lines, and communication networks have been crippled, severely limiting relief access.
Humanitarian Aid: Food & Rescue Operations
India’s response includes the delivery of 442 tons of food aid on April 5. In total, India has sent 625 metric tons of humanitarian relief materials to Myanmar so far.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is also on the ground, with 80 personnel and four trained canines, conducting rescue missions and supporting local recovery efforts.
Myanmar’s earthquake comes at a time of existing turmoil, with over 3 million people displaced due to civil conflict and nearly 20 million in need of aid, as per United Nations data.
This double crisis, natural and man-made, has increased the urgency and scale of relief work.
Through Operation Brahma, India is reaffirming its commitment to regional humanitarian leadership.
Its timely deployment of medical, engineering, and rescue teams, along with large-scale aid shipments, underscores its role as a dependable partner.
As operations continue, India remains a vital force in Myanmar’s recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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