India has conducted evacuation operations for its citizens from conflict zones or natural disasters in other countries. These operations have been named after rivers in India. Operation Kaveri is likely one such operation, in which the 21st batch of Indians were evacuated from Sudan during a period of violence.
Operation Kaveri was a mission conducted by the Indian government to evacuate its citizens from South Sudan during a period of civil war and violence in 2016. The operation was named after the Kaveri River, which is one of the major rivers in South India. The mission was carried out by the Indian Air Force and involved the evacuation of over 4,000 Indian nationals from Juba, the capital of South Sudan.
The Indian government launched Operation Kaveri in July 2016 after fighting broke out between government forces and rebel groups in South Sudan, putting the lives of Indian citizens in danger. The Indian Air Force deployed C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to evacuate the stranded Indian nationals from Juba.
The mission was executed in several phases, with the first batch of evacuees comprising of over 150 Indian citizens flown to Entebbe in Uganda. The second phase of the operation involved the evacuation of Indian citizens from other parts of South Sudan, including Malakal and Wau.
The Indian government also sent a team of officials to Juba to coordinate the evacuation process and ensure the safety of Indian citizens. In addition, the Indian embassy in South Sudan set up a 24-hour helpline for Indian citizens who needed assistance during the evacuation process.
Operation Kaveri was widely hailed as a successful mission, and the Indian government received praise for its swift action in evacuating its citizens from a conflict zone. The mission also highlighted the Indian government’s commitment to the safety and welfare of its citizens, both within the country and abroad.
