Indian government hands over aid to diaspora members in earthquake-hit Myanmar

The Indian Embassy in Myanmar said Ambassador of India to Myanmar Abhay Thakur handed over 15 tonnes of rice, cooking oil and food stuff to a community relief group in the country as part of Operation Brahma.

Sharing details about the support extended to the diaspora members, Indian Embbassy in Myanmar wrote on X: "Giving a helping hand to our diaspora. This week @AmbAbhayThakur handed over 15 T rice, cooking oil & foodstuff to the community Relief Group in Yangon; and @cgimandalay gave a genset, water purifier & cooking oil for Ambika temple kitchen serving 4000 pax daily."

India has been actively participating in relief operations in Myanmar after the strong earthquake left the nation battered.

What is Operation Brahma?

India launched Operation Brahma to provide necessary support, including Search and Rescue (SAR), humanitarian aid, disaster relief and medical assistance, following the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025.

"Being the First Responder in times of crisis in the Neighbourhood, Operation Brahma is a whole-of-government endeavour by India to respond to widespread destruction in Myanmar," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.

The earthquake has left over 3000 people dead in Myanmar so far.

UN seeks additional $240 million to bolster earthquake relief in Myanmar

The United Nations is ramping up its response to Myanmar’s devastating earthquake, calling for increased funding and an immediate ceasefire to ensure more aid reaches those in desperate need.

The disaster has affected more than nine million people across 58 townships, with thousands of buildings, including hospitals and schools, reduced to rubble. Aftershocks continue to rattle the hardest-hit regions, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis.

In response, UN agencies are calling for an additional $241.6 million to aid those in the most affected regions, while also channelling $134 million from the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Myanmar – which was released in December 2024.