India rushes aid to Quake-Hit Myanmar: 15 tons of relief material sent

India has promptly dispatched close to 15 tons of relief material to Myanmar, which was hit by two powerful earthquakes on Friday. The relief was flown in by an Indian Air Force C-130J plane from the Hindon air base, fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise to provide aid to the country that shares a border with India.

Relief kits and medical aid supplied to affected areas of the disaster

The relief kits supplied by India include essential commodities such as tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat food, generator sets, water filters, hygiene kits, and solar lights. Medical aid in the form of paracetamol, antibiotics, syringes, gloves, and bandages has also been provided to aid victims of the disaster.

Just In- 1st Indian tranche of humanitarian assistance being flown to Yangon .Approx 15 tonnes of relief material being sent via @IAF_MCC C 130 J aircraft from AFS Hindon. #Myanmarquake #Myanmar @UNinMyanmar @IndiainMyanmar

Relief Material include:
Tents,Sleeping… pic.twitter.com/zGRUMKo3dk

— Smita Sharma (@Smita_Sharma) March 28, 2025

PM Modi's assurance to Myanmar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had posted on Twitter on Friday, expressing concern for what was occurring in Myanmar and Thailand, and making sure that India was prepared to provide all types of assistance. The Indian Embassy in Yangon has also been working with Myanmar authorities to facilitate quick delivery of aid