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The Indian Military is an institution that responds fast and spontaneously and does not wait to receive any formal orders and instructions to a developing situation. The ongoing Operation Maitri showcases the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) capabilities of the Indian armed forces.
The alacrity of the national and military response to this massive human tragedy that has unfolded in Nepal and in parts of India, and Tibet has been phenomenal. Decision-making in the Government of India has undergone a sea-change. Gone are the days of committees and core groups staffed by bureaucrats for whom decision making is the most difficult phenomenon and they revel in forming committees to delay decision making. This time it was different, thanks to a decisive PM and the ever ready military.
The Indian Military is an institution that responds fast and spontaneously and does not wait to receive any formal or informal orders and instructions. Even though last Saturday April 25, 2015, was the last day of the important Army Commanders Conference, it did not prove to be an inhibiting factor in quick and decisive responses. The well-oiled military machine, especially of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF), swung into action. Within a few hours Super Hercules and Globe Master transport aircraft of the IAF were hurtling down runways with trained personnel, medical and nursing staff and a wide variety of equipment and stores needed immediately for the succor of the affected populace.
As per the reports received from the Army headquarters on April 28, 2015, Indian Army has intensified its efforts and is operating in syngery with other agencies and stakeholders such as IAF and NDRF under guidance of the Government of India. It has been able to reach to far flung areas like Barpak, which is also the epicentre of the earthquake and is currently in the process of providing succor to the people in this area with an emphasis on saving precious lives.
Following stores have been/are being inducted by the Army:
Gorkha soldiers of the Indian Army have been sent to various parts of Nepal to ascertain the requirements in remote places. The Indian Army remains committed for relief to the Nepalese people and we will continue to provide necessary support.
The IAF, till April 28 (1800 Hrs) has airlifted a total of 2,865 persons, flying a total of 36 fixed wing sorties by C-17 Globemaster III, IL-76, C-130J Super Hercules and AN-32 aircraft landing a total of 238.5 tonnes of relief material and equipment.