What happened
On November 4, 2025, India sent 40 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies to Jamaica and Cuba after Hurricane Melissa. An Indian Air Force aircraft carrying 20 tonnes each of aid took off from New Delhi, including field hospitals, medicines, generators, and shelter materials. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India stands with its Global South partners in recovery and reconstruction.
Why it matters to India
The move highlights India’s role as a dependable Global South partner and first responder in climate-related crises. By extending swift aid, India strengthens diplomatic goodwill, showcases its humanitarian capacity, and reinforces its commitment to collective resilience under the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.