On December 7, India sent a shipment of 2200 metric tonnes of rice to Myanmar as part of its 'Act East' and 'Neighbourhood First' policies.

• This initiative, announced by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, underscores India's commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to Myanmar.
• Myanmar has become the deadliest country for landmine casualties, with over 1,000 civilian victims in 2023. The situation is particularly severe for children, who make up more than 20% of these casualties.
• The United Nations and independent experts have highlighted the crisis, noting the military's increased attacks on civilians, including those with disabilities.