More than 300 Indians evacuated from flood-hit Sri Lanka, IAF provides assistance in rescue and relief operations
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Why in news
The Indian Air Force (IAF) evacuated over 300 Indians from flood-hit Sri Lanka as part of Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Background
The IAF deployed IL-76 and C-130 J heavy-lift aircraft to Thiruvananthapuram to transport evacuees. Joint rescue operations were conducted using IAF helicopters and Sri Lankan Army personnel.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TIL-76 and C-130 J are heavy-lift aircraft used by the IAF for transport.
- FactOver 300 Indians were evacuated from Sri Lanka on Sunday night.
- PostOperation Sagar Bandhu is the specific mission name for the rescue and relief operations in Sri Lanka.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of India's 'Neighborhood First' policy in the context of disaster diplomacy and humanitarian assistance in South Asia.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Soft power projection: Strengthening bilateral ties through rapid humanitarian response and disaster relief.
- Logistical synergy: Inter-agency cooperation between Indian and Sri Lankan armed forces for civil rescue.
- Strategic proximity: Leveraging geographical proximity to provide immediate relief during climate-induced disasters.
Keywords: Disaster Diplomacy · Neighborhood First · Humanitarian Assistance · Soft Power · Civil-Military Cooperation
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