NEW DELHI: Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army have successfully executed a “first of its kind” operation involving the precise para-drop of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at an altitude of approximately 15,000 feet, according to a statement released by the defence ministry on Saturday.
The trauma care cubes, which have been developed indigenously under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri), are crucial for providing critical medical assistance in remote areas.
“The operation was conducted in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of providing critical supplies to Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) affected areas'” ministry of defence said in the statement.
The trauma care cubes, which have been developed indigenously under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri), are crucial for providing critical medical assistance in remote areas.
“The operation was conducted in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of providing critical supplies to Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) affected areas'” ministry of defence said in the statement.
The IAF deployed its advanced tactical transport aircraft, the C-130J Super Hercules, to airlift and accurately para-drop the cube.
The Indian Army’s Para Brigade, renowned for its operational expertise and agility, played a crucial role in the successful deployment of the trauma care cube. They utilized their advanced precision drop equipment to ensure the cube’s safe and accurate delivery.
“This demonstration underscored the capability of such specialised military assets to effectively support HADR operations, even in the most remote and mountainous regions,” the ministry said.