India has dispatched 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Jamaica to support recovery efforts after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The relief consignment, sent by the Government of India, reached Kingston aboard an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 aircraft on Thursday and was handed over to Jamaican authorities.

“India stands in solidarity and support with its philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world is one family. India and Jamaica share deep-rooted relations, and India remains committed to assisting Jamaica and other Global South partners in times of need,” the Indian High Commission in Kingston said in a post on X on Friday.

The relief package includes the special Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita, and Maitri (BHISHM) medical trauma unit, generators, tents, beddin

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