(THE GIST OF PIB) Mission SAGAR IX

(THE GIST OF PIB) Mission SAGAR IX

[May-2022]

Mission SAGAR IX

  • With the overarching aim of providing critical medical aid to Sri Lanka during the ongoing crisis, INS Gharial as part of Mission SAGAR IX today reached Colombo.

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  • Mission SAGAR IX: INS Gharial reaches Colombo, delivers critical medical aid to Sri Lanka.
  • It delivered over 760 kgs of 107 types of critical lifesaving medicines. The shipment was received by Sri Lankan Health Minister Channa Jayasumana.
  • In line with the Government's vision of SAGAR - Security And Growth for All in the Region - the Indian Navy undertakes several deployments titled Mission SAGAR to assist friendly countries.
  • Since May 2020, the Indian Navy has successfully concluded eight such missions, deploying ten ships to 18 Friendly Foreign Countries.

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