Humanitarian response to the 2015 Nepal earthquake
On April 25, 2015, the world witnessed a catastrophic earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale in Nepal, triggering an urgent humanitarian crisis. Among the first to react was the Government of India, which launched a comprehensive rescue and relief operation aptly named Operation Maitri. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swift response was evident within mere minutes of the quake; he promptly ordered the deployment of specialized relief teams, including medical units, to Nepal. ...