New Delhi, Aug 17 (FN Agency) 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), an official statement said on Saturday. The IAF utilised its advanced tactical transport aircraft C-130J Super Hercules, to airlift and precisely para-drop the cube. The Indian Army’s 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.
The operation was conducted in line with the government’s vision of providing critical supplies to Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) affected areas. 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 and jointness of the Armed Forces and underscored the commitment to providing timely & effective assistance as first responders.