Datanomics: A helping hand to its neighbours in times of disaster

In this backdrop, it is an opportune moment to look at the quantum of aid provided by India to different countries

India, once again, has earned plaudits for being among the first responders during the moment of crisis next door, and a reliable partner to the Global South for humanitarian needs.

 

New Delhi was quick in delivering aid to Myanmar when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the country two weeks ago. Sajjad Mohammad Sajid, head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Myanmar, praised India’s rapid deployment of resources.

 

According to a response by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India’s aid for disaster relief increased from ₹1.6 crores in 2022-23 to ₹41.18 crores in 2023-24. In