India launches Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
On 28 November 2025 India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to send humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah; the first relief was handed over in Colombo from INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri.
Summary
Cyclone Ditwah made landfall on 27 November 2025 and caused flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka. India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu; dry and fresh rations and other essentials were handed over in Colombo from the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and frigate INS Udaygiri, which were already in Sri Lanka. PM Narendra Modi said India stood ready to do more, guided by its Neighbourhood First policy and Vision MAHASAGAR.
Key facts
- Operation
- Operation Sagar Bandhu (HADR)
- Launched
- 28 November 2025
- Disaster
- Cyclone Ditwah – landfall in Sri Lanka on 27 November 2025
- First relief
- Handed over in Colombo from INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri
- Policy
- Neighbourhood First; Vision MAHASAGAR
Practice MCQs 3 questions
India's humanitarian relief operation for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah (November 2025) was named:
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Correct answer: A — Operation Sagar Bandhu
India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu on 28 November 2025 to assist Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah.
Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the first tranche of relief was handed over in Colombo from which Indian naval ships?
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Correct answer: B — INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri
The first relief supplies were handed over from INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri, which were in Sri Lanka.
Cyclone Ditwah made landfall in Sri Lanka on which date?
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Correct answer: B — 27 November 2025
The High Commission of India said Cyclone Ditwah made landfall on 27 November 2025.