Operation Kaveri was a mission conducted by the Indian government to evacuate its citizens stranded in Sudan due to the ongoing civil war and economic crisis in the country. On 27th April 2023, a group of 392 Indian nationals, who were stranded in Sudan, arrived at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi, India.
The Indian government had launched the mission in coordination with the Sudanese government and Indian embassy in Sudan to evacuate its citizens safely. The evacuation process involved arranging flights and coordinating with the local authorities to ensure the safety of the evacuees. The Indian government had earlier also evacuated its citizens from other countries like Afghanistan and Yemen during times of crisis.
Upon their arrival, the evacuees were provided with medical assistance, food, and accommodation as required. The government has also announced that it will continue to monitor the situation in Sudan and take necessary steps to ensure the safety of its citizens.
Operation Kaveri was a massive effort by the Indian government to rescue and evacuate its citizens from Sudan amidst the ongoing civil war in the country. The operation was named after the Kaveri River, which flows through both India and Sudan.
On 15 June 2017, a team of officials from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was sent to Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, to coordinate the evacuation process. The Indian Air Force (IAF) was also deployed to airlift the stranded Indian citizens to safety.
Over the course of a few days, a total of 392 Indian citizens were rescued and evacuated from Sudan, with the help of the MEA, IAF, and the Sudanese government. The rescued citizens were brought to New Delhi, where they were received by officials from the MEA and given medical assistance and other necessary aid.
Operation Kaveri was widely praised for its successful execution, with many hailing it as a demonstration of India’s commitment to the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad.
