India dispatches 2,200 MT of rice to Myanmar as humanitarian aid.

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India dispatches 2,200 MT of rice to Myanmar as humanitarian aid.

Why in the news?

• In line with India’s ‘Act East’ & ‘Neighbourhood First’ policies, India dispatched a consignment of 2,200 metric tonnes of rice to Myanmar.

Important points:

• “The consignment, whichdeparted from Chennai Port, signifies India’s dedication to maintaining stable and supportive relations with its neighbors through vital food supply assistance.
• Myanmar has become the world’s deadliest country for landmine casualties, with over 1,000 victims in 2023, surpassing all other nations.
•  The situation is particularly dire for children, who account for 20 % of the casualties. India has sent aid to Myanmar in the past, including in response to natural disasters and development projects.
• In September 2024, India sent 32 tonnes of relief supplies to Myanmar in a military transport aircraft under its operation ‘Sadbhav’ in the wake of the major typhoon that hit the nation.
• The operation ‘Sadbhav’ is part of India’s broader effort to contribute to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) within the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region.

About the Myanmar:

• Myanmar (formerly Burma) is a Southeast Asian nation of more than 100 ethnic groups, bordering India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand. 
• Yangon (formerly Rangoon), the country's largest city, is home to bustling markets, numerous parks and lakes, and the towering, gilded Shwedagon Pagoda, which contains Buddhist relics and dates to the 6th century. 
• Naypyidaw, officially romanized as Nay Pyi Taw (NPT), is the capital and third-largest city of Myanmar.