The Ministry of External Affairs has informed that NDRF team has begun rescue operations at the ‘U hla thein’ monastery in Myanmar, where around 170 monks are still stuck. 

 

The Ministry said, the army team will visit the hospital site today and will set up their Medical Services tomorrow. 

 

As part of Operation Brahma in quake hit Myanmar, The External Affairs Ministry is also trying to get the NDRF team deployed at the Sky Villa where 4 towers of 11 storey each have collapsed. 

 

The Ministry added that the relief material will also be given to the SG of state Mahanayak Committee where around 2000 monks are sitting outside the monastery. 

 

The ministry also informed that India is providing assistance to members of the Indian community for their stay and food.