Colombo, Feb 5 (ANI): Indian Naval Ship Gharial arrived in Colombo to deliver 10 Bailey bridges to support Sri Lanka’s post-Cyclone Ditwah reconstruction efforts. The delivery follows the inauguration of a Bailey bridge by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in December 2025.
The modular Bailey bridges will help rapidly restore damaged road connectivity, facilitating civilian movement and enabling relief and rehabilitation operations in affected areas. This humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) mission is part of India’s USD 450 million Special Economic Package announced by EAM Jaishankar and builds on regional cooperation under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
The deployment underscores the Indian Navy’s role as a first responder and a trusted partner in the Indian Ocean Region, reinforcing India’s support to maritime neighbours during crises. The bridges are expected to expedite access for emergency services and aid distribution to communities hardest hit by the cyclone. (ANI)
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