- India’s response to global crisis is aligned with the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam it means ‘The world is one family’.
- Earlier, India has joined the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG), set up in 2022 by United Nations Secretary General (UNSG).
- India’s Role in Global Crisis Response
- Swift response to natural disasters: Emerged as a first responder. It has enhanced Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) capabilities in the recent time.
- Launched Operation Dost in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck in Turkey.
- ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist Myanmar during Cyclone Mocha.
- Helping people in Conflict Zones: Supplied shipments of wheat, medicines, and other essential supplies in Afghanistan & Ukraine.
- Health Emergencies: During COVID-19 Pandemic, provided vaccine under the initiative "Vaccine Maitri". Also, provided other important equipments.
- Strengthening multilateral cooperation: India is collaborating with UN agencies, including the World Food Programme to deal with issues like food insecurity etc.
- Anti-Piracy Operations: Recently, Indian Navy successfully rescued hijacked Iranian fishing vessel in Arabian Sea.
- Swift response to natural disasters: Emerged as a first responder. It has enhanced Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) capabilities in the recent time.
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