Current Affairs : Operation Vanilla: All you would like to understand about Indian Navy’s support to Madagascar

Operation Vanilla in News: Indian Navy has launched ‘Operation Vanilla’ on January 28 to assist flood-hit Madagascar. Indian Navy’s Airavat has been reached at Madagascar on January 30. Indian Navy’s large amphibious ship will provide all necessary assistance to disaster-hit Madagascar.

Madagascar is a country located within the Indian Ocean which about 400 kilometers faraway from the coast of East Africa . Madagascar is that the world’s second-largest island country after Greenland. according to government agencies, India stands in solidarity with Madagascar during a national disaster.

About Madagascar Disaster

Madagascar suffering from the cyclone Diane recently. About 92,000 people are affected due to floods within the country. President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, has requested the international community to assist the country with all possible measures. Heavy rainfall, floods, and landslides caused the loss of thousands of lives and therefore the displacement of an outsized number of individuals .

About Operation Vanilla

Indian Navy Ship Airavat has reached Seychelles to supply all necessary help to Madagascar. The INS Airavat is carrying five pallets each of victualing, naval stores and clothing. it's also carrying three pallets of medicines.

Indian Navy will provide water, emergency food, clothes, temporary shelters, evacuation related help, medical assistance, emergency transportation and communication assistance to the people of Madagascar. “Operation Vanilla” is a a part of the govt of India’s scheme – ‘Security and Growth for beat the Region (SAGAR)'.

About INS Airavat

INS Airavat was commissioned within the Indian Navy on May 19, 2010. it's the Indian Navy’s one among the most important and heaviest naval ships. it's capable of carrying 10 battle tanks, over 500 troops, and 11 combat trucks. INS Airavat provides a comfortable platform to sea king and Dhruv helicopters. it's also equipped with two indigenous rocket launchers to provide support in amphibious operations.

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