Beyond Battlefield: Indian Armed Forces in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief

India, Feb. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Key Takeaways

Genesis, Policy & Institutional Framework

Domestic Humanitarian Initiatives

Major International HADR Operations/Evacuation / Relief Operations

Recent Developments and Preparedness

Conclusion

Introduction

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations are a vital part of India's global engagement. As natural and man-made disasters become more frequent and severe, India draws on its extensive disaster management experience to provide timely, coordinated, and well-organized assistance internally and to affected countries. The ability to work in hostile environment, organizational skills and logistics know-hows make the armed forces most suited ...