INS AIRAVAT  

Context: Recently, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) AIRAVAT entered Port Sudan, under the Phase-II of the Mission SAGAR.

Key Highlights:

• INS Airavat has transported 100 tonnes of food assistance to Sudan. 

• Under the Mission Sagar, India has been providing assistance to its friendly foreign countries to help them resolve the COVID-19 pandemic and other natural disasters.

Mission SAGAR:

• The Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) Mission was launched in 2015 under the strategic vision for the Indian Ocean Region. 

• Under this doctrine, India seeks to improve its economic and security collaboration with its maritime neighbours.