India sends 442 metric tonnes of food aid to earthquake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma
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As part of its continued humanitarian support to earthquake-affected Myanmar, India on Saturday delivered 442 metric tonnes of food aid to the country’s southern region.
The aid, which includes rice, cooking oil, biscuits, and instant noodles, was handed over at Thilawa Port by Indian Ambassador Abhay Thakur to Yangon Chief Minister U Soe Thein and his team.
The consignment arrived via Indian Navy's INS Gharial, a landing ship tank that set sail from Visakhapatnam on April 1, carrying critical supplies to address the immediate food needs of the disaster-stricken population.
This effort is part of Operation Brahma, India’s emergency response initiative launched in the aftermath of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated parts of Myanmar on March 28, killing over 3,100 people and displacing thousands. The epicentre of the quake was located near the region where the aid was delivered.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the shipment includes - 405 metric tonnes of rice, 30 metric tonnes of cooking oil, 5 metric tonnes of biscuits, and 2 metric tonnes of instant noodles.
India had already delivered the first tranche of humanitarian assistance within 24 hours of the disaster, showcasing the country’s commitment to swift and coordinated disaster relief in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Yangon shared the update on social media, stating: “Meeting the needs of affected people. A large 442 T consignment of food aid... arrived today at Thilawa Port & was handed over... OperationBrahma.”
In addition to India’s individual effort, the QUAD nations — India, the US, Australia, and Japan — have collectively pledged over $20 million in humanitarian assistance. This commitment includes the delivery of relief materials and deployment of emergency medical teams to support Myanmar’s ongoing recovery.