India has launched 'Operation Brahma' to assist quake-hit Myanmar.
United Nations: India has emerged as a key player in the humanitarian response to the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, providing swift and substantial aid that has significantly bolstered relief efforts, a UN official has said.
In an interview with PTI, Sajjad Mohammad Sajid, Head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Myanmar, praised India’s rapid deployment of resources under Operation Brahma, delivering over 1,000 metric tonnes of humanitarian aid, including food, medical supplies, and field hospital support, within days of the disaster.
Myanmar was hit by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28. "The early deployment of resources and facilities helped a lot of people, particularly in urban areas of Mandalay," Sajid said, noting that India also sent a 200-strong search and rescue team and medical personnel to assist the worst-hit regions.
The earthquake has left a trail of destruction, with at least 3,500 people confirmed dead, 5,000 injured, and 200 still missing as of the latest reports. "We are in touch with member states, including India, and I do expect that India will play a very pivotal role in rebuilding the life and livelihood of people in Myanmar, which will require long-term support," Sajid said.
He also pointed to India’s experience in post-disaster reconstruction, citing successful recovery efforts following earthquakes in Gujarat and Kashmir. "India has some best practices which it can share with Myanmar as well, and being a neighboring country with historical ties, its role will be crucial."
