What happened?
India is providing aid to Myanmar following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that Indian Naval Ship INS Ghariyal departed with 442 metric tonnes of food, and an Indian Army field hospital unit is operational in Mandalay. The Indian Air Force also sent 16 tonnes of aid. The army field hospital has 200 beds. The earthquake caused over 2,000 deaths and 3,900 injuries in Myanmar.
Why it matters to India
India’s aid demonstrates its commitment to assisting Myanmar and strengthens regional ties during a crisis.
