Operation Kaveri Concludes, 3,862 Stranded Indians Rescued From Violence-Hit Sudan. Key Points

Here are the key points you should know about "Operation Kaveri," ranging from the significance of the name chosen for the operation to the significant accomplishments the operation has attained.

Indian nationals evacuated from violence-hit Sudan under Operation Kaveri, upon their arrival in India.

Source : PTI

Under Operation Kaveri, which has now concluded, 3,862 people were rescued from strife-torn Sudan. The transit facility established at a Jeddah school has also been closed, the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia tweeted on Friday (May 5).

In a tweet, the embassy said: "Today, we closed down the transit facility created at the International Indian School Jeddah @IndianPage for Sudan evacuees during #OperationKaveri. The facility provided comfort to more than 3500 evacuees & served as the nerve centre for planning their onwards movement to India."

Today, we closed down the transit facility created at the International Indian School Jeddah @IndianPage
for Sudan evacuees during #OperationKaveri. The facility provided comfort to more than 3500 evacuees & served as the nerve centre for planning their onwards movement to 🇮🇳. pic.twitter.com/ZIvv5TxjuR

— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) May 5, 2023

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From the significance of the name selected for the operation to the major achievements the operation has earned, here are the key points you should know about 'Operation Kaveri': 

1. Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed the return of 47 passengers on an Indian Air Force (IAF) C130 J flight. 

   An Indian Air Force C130 J flight carrying 47 passengers has landed in India.
   
   With this arrival, 3862 persons have been moved out of Sudan through #OperationKaveri.
   
   Prime Minister @narendramodi ’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all Indians abroad was our… pic.twitter.com/Ham0Ci3zdh

   — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 5, 2023

2. The external affairs minister lauded PM Modi and stated that the operation was inspired by his commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all Indians abroad.

3. On behalf of the country, Jaishankar thanked Saudi Arabia for hosting them and facilitating this process. "The flight from Wadi Sayyidna which was executed at great risk also deserves recognition. From Jeddah, the airforce and commercial flights have brought people home. We are grateful to Saudi Arabia for hosting them and facilitating this process. Also appreciate the support of Chad, Egypt, France, South Sudan, UAE, UK, USA and the UN. Recognize the contribution of my colleague, @MOS_MEA whose presence on the ground was a source of strength and reassurance," his tweet read. 

4. The EAM also acknowledged the efforts of everyone involved in the rescue of Indians stranded in Sudan. "Applaud the spirit, perseverance and courage of all those involved in #OperationKaveri. Our Embassy in Khartoum showed exceptional dedication in this difficult time. Efforts by #TeamIndia stationed in Saudi Arabia and MEA Rapid Response Cell coordinating in India were commendable," his tweet concluded.
5. The Indian government launched 'Operation Kaveri' to evacuate its nationals from conflict-torn Sudan. Last year, India conducted rescue operations for its citizens in war-torn Ukraine and Afghanistan. Through this operation, India successfully returned around 4,000 of its citizens who were in Sudan. 

6. Interestingly, the choice of naming this operation 'Operation Kaveri' has significant implications. "This is along the lines of the PM's decision to name the operation in Ukraine 'Operation Ganga'," ANI reported, citing a top source.

7. More than a year ago, PM Narendra Modi-led government took on what appeared to be a massive task: evacuating Indian students from Ukraine during its conflict with Russia. The evacuation of Indian students stranded in Ukraine was called 'Operation Ganga.'

8. The Ganges is not only a large body of water, but it is also revered in India. 'Operation Devi Shakti' was the name given to India's rescue operation during the Taliban's attack on Afghanistan.

9. This year, India launched 'Operation Dost', which sent rescue and relief supplies to earthquake-ravaged Turkey and Syria. Canine teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) went into the disaster zone to carry out rapid relief operations.

10. On April 15, fighting erupted between the army and the RSF paramilitary group, knocking out hospitals and other services and turning residential areas into war zones. Millions of people remain trapped in their homes in Khartoum's capital, running out of food and water.