Indian Navy warship INS Satpura delivers humanitarian aid to flood-hit Myanmar

· Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd

The Indian Naval Ship INS Satpura (F-48) docked at Myanmar's Thilawa Port yesterday, bringing essential humanitarian aid to flood-affected areas. The ship, laden with relief supplies from India, was received by senior officers from the Tatmadaw (Navy), Indian Embassy representatives, and Thilawa Port officials.

During a formal handover ceremony, Indian Ambassador Mr. Abhay Thakur presented the aid to Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, who expressed his appreciation and reviewed the supplies alongside the Ambassador.

The shipment included 24 boxes of food—comprising dried noodles, biscuits, beans, and canned goods—enough to sustain 100 people for a week per box, along with 11 boxes of clothing, six boxes of medicines, and 16 containers of emergency supplies like tarps, temporary tents, flashlights, soap, and gasoline. A total of 57 boxes are set for distribution to impacted villages in the region.

On September 18, the INS Satpura was escorted back from Thilawa by Tatmadaw (Navy) officials. Additionally, the Indian Air Force contributed to the humanitarian efforts, delivering over 30 tons of supplies, including mosquito nets, ready-to-eat meals, solar lamps, generators, hygiene products, temporary tents, and water purification equipment, which arrived at Nay Pyi Taw International Airport on September 17.

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