Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have jointly carried out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area close to 15,000 feet.
These critical trauma care cubes have been indigenously developed under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri).
The operation was conducted in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modis vision of providing critical supplies to Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) affected areas, read a statement issued by the Indian government.
The IAF utilised its advanced tactical transport aircraft C-130J Super Hercules to airlift and precisely para-drop the cube.
Showcasing jointness, #IndianAirForce #IndianArmy conducted first-of-its-kind paradrop of indigenously-made worlds 1st portable hospital at 15,000ft elevation. Aarogya Maitri Health Cube is part of BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita Maitri) to enhance HADR pic.twitter.com/4gz7pH46cq
A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) August 17, 2024
The Indian Armys Para Brigade, known for its operational acumen and agility, played an instrumental role in the successful deployment of the trauma care cube, utilising their advanced precision drop equipment.
This demonstration underscored the capability of such specialised military assets to effectively support HADR operations, even in the most remote and mountainous regions.
The successful para-drop and deployment of the BHISHM trauma care cube exemplified the synergy jointness of the Armed Forces and underscored the commitment to providing timely effective assistance as first responders.
