Shyam Sood
Rajouri-Delhi, March 29: In a swift response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28th March 2025, the Indian Army, under ‘Operation Brahma’, is deploying 118-member specialised medical task force to provide urgent humanitarian assistance.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said, “As a close friend and neighbour, India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour. Disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance search and rescue teams are expeditiously dispatched to the affected areas as part of “Operation Brahma”.
The Ministry of Defence said that a 118-member team from the elite Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders, led by Lieutenant Colonel Jagneet Gill, is set to take off for Myanmar shortly along with essential medical equipment and supplies. “The Airborne Angels Task Force is trained and equipped to deliver advanced medical and surgical care in disaster-affected zones,” said MoD. As part of the operation, the Indian Army will establish a 60-bed Medical Treatment Centre to provide immediate care to those injured in the calamity.
The facility will handle trauma cases, emergency surgeries, and essential medical services. This support is crucial as the local healthcare system has been severely strained by the disaster.
This humanitarian assistance underlines India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and the timeless Indian ethos of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, the world is one family.
The Indian Army continues to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with friendly nations in times of crisis, reflecting India’s resolve to be a first responder in the region.
The deployment has been coordinated closely with the Ministry of External Affairs and in partnership with authorities in Myanmar.
