India Army News, Delhi, March 29, 2025 – In a rapid humanitarian response, the Indian Army has mobilized ‘Operation Brahma’ to support Myanmar following a catastrophic earthquake on March 28, 2025. Deploying a specialized medical team, the Army is stepping up to deliver critical care to victims, reinforcing India’s role as a regional leader in disaster relief.
Swift Deployment of Medical Task Force
Within 24 hours of the disaster, the Indian Army is dispatching a 118-member team from the Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Jagneet Gill. Known as the Airborne Angels Task Force, this elite unit is equipped with advanced medical gear and supplies, ready to tackle the aftermath of the quake. Scheduled to depart shortly, the team exemplifies the Army’s agility in crisis situations, a capability honed through years of training for such contingencies.
#OperationBrahma continues.
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Two C-17 aircraft with 118 member Indian Army Field Hospital Unit, including Women & Child Care services and 60 tonnes of relief material have landed in Myanmar 🇲🇲. With these, five relief flights from 🇮🇳 have landed in Myanmar today. pic.twitter.com/h5CBKIGsd3
60-Bed Medical Centre to Tackle Trauma
At the heart of ‘Operation Brahma’ is the establishment of a 60-bed Medical Treatment Centre in Myanmar. Designed to alleviate pressure on the country’s overwhelmed healthcare infrastructure, this facility will offer trauma care, emergency surgeries, and essential medical services.
With the ability to treat a wide range of injuries sustained in the earthquake, the centre underscores the Indian Army’s expertise in delivering aid under challenging conditions, a skill refined in past operations like the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake relief.
India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ Commitment
This mission reflects India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and the ancient principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’—the world as one family. By extending a helping hand to Myanmar, the Indian Army reinforces India’s pledge to stand by its regional allies during crises.
The operation, coordinated with the Ministry of External Affairs and Myanmar authorities, highlights seamless collaboration, ensuring aid reaches those in need efficiently.
A Legacy of Humanitarian Support
The Indian Army’s role as a first responder isn’t new. From tsunami relief in 2004 to cyclone assistance in Bangladesh, its track record showcases a blend of military precision and compassion. ‘Operation Brahma’ adds to this legacy, aligning with the broader 2025-26 defence budget’s focus on operational readiness—Rs 3,11,732.30 crore allocated for such capabilities. For "India Defence News" readers, this mission is a powerful reminder of the Army’s dual role: safeguarding borders and saving lives.
Strengthening Indo-Myanmar Ties
Beyond immediate relief, this operation strengthens India’s strategic ties with Myanmar, a key neighbor sharing a 1,643-km border. As the Army deploys its resources, it not only aids recovery but also builds goodwill, potentially deepening defence cooperation in a region marked by geopolitical flux. With the task force airborne soon, India’s resolve as a humanitarian powerhouse shines through.