On 02 DEC 2025 at 10:00 AM, PIB Delhi reported that in response to Cyclonic Storm Ditwah in Sri Lanka, the Indian Navy has initiated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations under Operation Sagar Bandhu. Indian Naval Ships INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri, present in Colombo for the 75th Anniversary International Fleet Review (IFR-2025) of the Sri Lanka Navy, were tasked to provide immediate relief and have handed over relief provisions. Ship-borne helicopters were deployed for aerial reconnaissance and Search and Rescue efforts. On 01 Dec 2025, INS Sukanya was deployed to Trincomalee carrying critical relief materials. Coordination is underway between Indian and Sri Lankan authorities for aid delivery. The Indian Navy reaffirms India's commitment to supporting partner nations, in line with the Government of India's MAHASAGAR vision and Neighbourhood First policy. The release ID is 2197802 and the visitor panel is 1041.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Navy: Primary actor extending humanitarian assistance.
Sri Lanka: Recipient country affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
Operation Sagar Bandhu: Name of the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation.
MAHASAGAR vision: Government of India's vision guiding the Indian Navy's actions in the Indian Ocean Region.
Neighbourhood First policy: Government of India's policy of prioritizing relations with its neighbors.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY EXTENDS HUMANITARIAN
ASSISTANCE TO SRI LANKA IN WAKE OF
CYCLONE DITWAH
प्रव तथ: 02 DEC 2025 10:00AM by PIB Delhi
In response to the impact of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah in Sri Lanka, the Indian Navy has undertaken
comprehensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations under Operation Sagar
Bandhu. Indian Naval Ships INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri, which were present in Colombo as part of
the 75th Anniversary International Fleet Review (IFR-2025) of the Sri Lanka Navy, were tasked at short
notice to provide immediate relief based on emerging requirements ashore. As part of the effort, the ships
have handed over relief provisions for distribution to affected communities.
The ship-borne helicopters were deployed for aerial reconnaissance of the affected areas and augmented
ongoing Search and Rescue efforts, leading to the successful rescue of Sri Lankan citizens.
Augmenting these efforts, the Indian Navy has additionally deployed INS Sukanya to Trincomalee on 01 Dec 2025.
The ship carried critical relief materials to further strengthen ongoing assistance to the people of Sri
Lanka. Close coordination between Indian and Sri Lankan authorities is underway to ensure the timely
and effective delivery of essential aid.
Indian Navy's swift response once again underscores its role as the First Responder in Indian Ocean Region
(IOR). It also reaffirms India’s unwavering commitment to support partner nations in times of need, in line
with the Government of India’s MAHASAGAR vision and Neighbourhood First policy. The Indian Navy
remains fully committed to extending humanitarian support and remains in steadfast solidarity with the
people of Sri Lanka.______________________________________________________________
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