India Emerges as the World’s Crisis Responder

Patna: JP News। Prof. Ranbir Nandan, Chairman of the Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts, former Legislative Council member and senior BJP leader, said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has emerged as one of the world’s most trusted first responders in times of crisis.
He said that during the devastating floods in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers in August 2026, India once again demonstrated its role as a “first responder”, delivering assistance at the earliest possible opportunity. Indian Air Force aircraft have so far transported 68.5 tonnes of relief and humanitarian assistance to Kathmandu. Under the BJP’s “Seva Hi Sangathan” (Service is the Organisation) philosophy, India is extending this historic assistance without any vested interest, he said.
Prof. Nandan said the assistance sent to Nepal includes large quantities of food supplies, ready-to-eat meals, essential medicines and chlorine tablets for water purification. To provide safe shelter and sanitation to families displaced by the floods, India has also supplied tarpaulins, plastic sheets, tents, blankets, sleeping bags, mosquito nets, and hygiene and dignity kits. In view of the severe shortage of electricity caused by the floods, the Government of India has also sent portable generator sets to Nepal.
In this hour of crisis, India has sent not only relief supplies but also specialised teams and experts. A 13-member specialised technical tunnel rescue team of the Indian Army has been deployed to help rescue people trapped in submerged tunnels of hydropower projects, particularly the Upper Trishuli-1 project. An 11-member medical team comprising doctors and paramedical personnel is working around the clock to provide immediate treatment to the injured. In addition, six forensic teams, equipped with the necessary resources, have been deployed in Nepal to assist with the identification of victims and DNA testing.
The floods washed away bridges and damaged roads, severely disrupting connectivity across Nepal. To help restore essential infrastructure and communication links, India has sent a 230-foot-long single-lane modular steel Bailey Bridge to Nepal using 16 trucks. India is also in the process of sending seven more Bailey bridges along with technical teams to install them. According to Prof. Nandan, this initiative reflects the deep and enduring ties between the two countries.
Prof. Nandan said that the spirit of service and humanitarian assistance is increasingly visible in India’s foreign policy. The commitment to social service instilled among BJP workers is also reflected in the working style of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said. This spirit of service, he added, has helped sustain public confidence in the Prime Minister. Whenever a disaster or crisis strikes, BJP workers and the Government of India are among the first to step forward with assistance.

Referring to India’s assistance to various countries, Prof. Nandan said that Turkey has traditionally supported Pakistan on several international platforms. Yet, when a devastating earthquake struck Turkey, India set aside political differences and sent relief supplies, medical teams and rescue personnel, extending every possible humanitarian assistance.
He further said that India has consistently supported Bhutan and Bangladesh through hydropower projects, infrastructure development, budgetary assistance and free vaccines during times of crisis.
Prof. Nandan emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s approach demonstrates that India stands firmly with countries in times of crisis, extending assistance without imposing conditions and placing humanity above political differences.