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World Helpful India

OPERATION DOST

PHILOSOPHY OF INDIA'S DEDICATION

AND COMMITMENT TO HUMANITY

Indian Army and National Disaster Response

Force became a global symbol of trust

Whenever a disaster struck, not only in India
but also around the world, India was the first to
come forward to extend humanitarian assistance. Be it Türkiye or Syria, the entire team
Whether it was the earthquake in Nepal, the crisis has manifested these Indian values in
in the Maldives, or the conflict in Sri Lanka, India some way. We consider the whole world
was the first to come forward to help. It was also to be one family. If there is any crisis
evident during the COVID pandemic, when India affecting any member of the family, then
earned global goodwill by supplying medicines it is India's religion and duty to provide
and vaccines. India was one of the first responders immediate help to them. Irrespective of
when the earthquake hit Türkiye and Syria and the country, if it is a matter of humanity
extended help by running the "Operation Dost" and human sensitivity, then India keeps
campaign. The Prime Minister interacted with human interest paramount.
the National Disaster Response Force personnel -Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
involved in "Operation Dost" in earthquake-hit
Türkiye and Syria on their return.

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