New Delhi (NVI): Amid the ongoing coronavirus situation and the subsequent lockdown in the country, the Indian Air Force is playing a crucial role.
Medical supplies are being transported to equip the state governments and supporting agencies to combat the contagion effectively and efficiently, the IAF said in a statement.
During the last few days, IAF airlifted essential medical supplies and commodities from nodal points to Manipur, Nagaland and Gangtok in North Eastern region; and the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh, it said.
In addition, An-32 aircraft, on 06 Apr 2020, airlifted personnel and 3500 kg of medical equipment of ICMR from Chennai to Bhubaneshwar for setting up of testing labs and facilities in Odisha.
IAF has earmarked aircraft at nodal points to airlift medical supplies and equipment at short notice to proactively support operations against COVID-19.
