A special Indian Air Force C-130 flight touched down in Nepal on Sunday, carrying the initial consignment of emergency relief materials valued at Rs 10 crore. The cargo included tents, blankets, tarpaulin sheets, essential medicines, and medical equipment, according to officials.
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu confirmed that the first shipment of emergency relief materials reached Nepalgunj on Sunday. A statement from the embassy indicated, "A special Indian Air Force C-130 flight transported over 11 tonnes of emergency relief materials, including tents, tarpaulin sheets, blankets, sleeping bags, as well as essential medicines and medical equipment such as portable ventilators for those affected."
Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava, representing the Government of India, presented the relief materials to Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister & Defence Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka, alongside Chief Minister of Karnali Raj Kumar Sharma.
India's commitment to assisting its neighboring nation during times of crisis is unwavering. This assistance aligns with the pledge made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to aid earthquake victims in Nepal using every available means.
Nepal experienced a 6.4 magnitude earthquake shortly before midnight on Friday, resulting in the tragic loss of 157 lives and leaving over 250 people injured. Additional shipments of relief materials from India are anticipated in the days to come.
The Indian mission underscored its dedication to providing support to those impacted by the earthquake in Nepal, stating, "As a close friend and neighbor, India remains committed to extending all possible support to those affected."
India has emerged as the initial responder, delivering relief packages to Nepali earthquake victims. In a reminiscent effort following the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, India conducted its most extensive disaster relief operation abroad, known as Operation Maitri. India also extended USD 1 billion in long-term assistance to Nepal, supporting post-earthquake reconstruction in housing, education, health, and cultural heritage sectors, which encompassed the reconstruction of 50,000 houses in Nepal's Gorkha and Nuwakot districts.
