India initiated its relief and rescue efforts in the eartquake hit country Myanmar under the banner 'Operation Brahma'. 

• On Saturday, the country deployed two naval ships and began the deployment of an army field hospital with 118 medical personnel to provide immediate assistance to the injured. 
• The massive earthquake that devastated Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand killed over 1,600 people and caused widespread destruction.
• Two Indian naval ships carrying relief materials were on their way to Myanmar, with two more to follow. 
• The first ship, carrying 10 tonnes of relief supplies, set sail in the early hours of Saturday(29 March), while the second ship departed later in the afternoon. 
• They are expected to arrive in Yangon by March 31.
• The additional two ships, stationed at Sri Vijaya Puram under the Andaman and Nicobar Command, will follow in the coming days to reinforce India's aid efforts.