• India delivered a fresh tranche of 50 tonnes of relief materials to Myanmar on March 31 to help victims of the earthquake that killed over 2,000 people and injured 3,900.

• The massive earthquake and its aftershocks have affected people across Myanmar including in Sagaing, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, Shan and Bago regions.

• India mounted its relief mission named ‘Operation Brahma’ as a swift response to the devastation caused by the earthquake that hit Myanmar as well as Thailand on March 28.

• In ancient India, Myanmar was known as ‘Brahmadesh’ or the place that belongs to Lord Brahma. ‘Operation Brahma’ is therefore, an embodiment of India’s offering of hope, support, and assistance for long-term recovery to the people of Myanmar.

• The relief materials were taken to the Myanmarese city of Yangon by two Indian Navy ships — INS Satpura and INS Savitri.

• Three more Indian Navy ships — INS Karmuk, INS Gharial and LCU-52 — are enroute to Yangon with over 500 tonnes of additional aid material.

• On March 29, India sent relief materials, rescue teams and medical equipment in five military aircraft to Myanmar to help victims of the earthquake.

• Another C-130 aircraft of the Indian Air Force is expected to land in Mandalay with over 15 tonnes of relief materials.

• Under its rescue mission, New Delhi dispatched an 80-member search and rescue team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and military field hospitals to Myanmar.

(The author is a trainer for Civil Services aspirants.)