India’s second flight carrying 9 tonnes of emergency aid lands in Nepal. Twitter/@DrSJaishankar
In a show of solidarity and continued assist for its neighbour Nepal, India has despatched a second aid flight carrying 9 tonnes of emergency help.
This help, delivered as a part of India’s “Neighbourhood First Policy,” underscores India’s unwavering dedication to help Nepal throughout this difficult interval.
“Second flight carrying 9 tonnes worth of emergency relief assistance lands in Nepal. India’s support to Nepal remains strong and steadfast in this difficult hour,” Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar posted on X.
This second aid mission was coordinated as a well timed response to supply help to earthquake-affected households in Nepal.
The Deputy Chief of Mission, Prasanna Shrivastava, representing the Authorities of India, handed over the 9-tonne aid bundle to the Chief District Officer of Banke, Shravan Kumar Pokhrel. The handover ceremony included the presence of Nepalgunj Mayor Prashant Bista, as confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Nepal.
The consignment of 9 tonnes of aid materials was transported to Nepalgunj by a particular Indian Air Pressure C-130 and comprised important medical and hygiene provides, tents, sleeping baggage and blankets, the assertion added.
A day in the past, India despatched its first emergency help bundle for Nepal, comprising medical tools, aid supplies and extra, for folks affected by the magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Nepal.
The sturdy temblor, which even jolted the nationwide capital and elements of north India, left 157 lifeless and scores injured.
Serving as the primary responder, India shipped important medicines and aid supplies to help the earthquake-affected communities.
This speedy response aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Neighbourhood First Policy,” Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar mentioned, emphasising India’s dedication to supporting its neighbouring nations in occasions of disaster.
“Providing emergency relief assistance to earthquake-affected areas of Nepal. As a first responder, India delivers medicines and relief material. PM Narendra Modi’s Neighbourhood First policy in action,” EAM Jaishankar posted from his official deal with on X.
The primary consignment of Rs 10 crore price of emergency aid supplies arrived at Nepalgunj, Nepal, on Sunday, the Indian Embassy in Nepal knowledgeable via an official launch.
A particular Indian Air Pressure C-130 flight transported the consignment of over 11 tonnes of emergency aid supplies, together with tents and tarpaulin sheets, blankets, and sleeping baggage, in addition to important medicines and medical tools resembling transportable ventilators, for the affected folks, it mentioned.
With inputs from ANI