Operation Dost

Operation Dost

News: India’s assistance to Earthquake hit Syria and Turkey was named as ‘Operation Dost’

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 Under Operation Dost, India has sent search and rescue teams, mainly three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), a field hospital, materials, medicines, and equipment to Turkey and Syria.
 At present, there are four teams of the NDRF of more than 150 specially trained personnel, along with dog squads, specialized equipment, vehicles, and other supplies. “Their equipment allows for detection, location, access, and rescue of people trapped under collapsed structures,” the MEA said.
 In addition, personnel and equipment have been sent to set up a 30-bed self-sustained field hospital of the Indian Army. This includes a team of 99 specially-trained personnel with essential medicines, advanced equipment, vehicles, and ambulances.
 The message is loud and clear “We Care”