On behalf of the Government of India, Indian Navy ships INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri, currently visiting Sri Lanka, have officially handed over flood relief materials in Colombo.

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar announced the development on X, stating, “Operation Sagar Bandhu commences. INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri hand over relief material at Colombo. Further steps are underway.”

INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, along with the indigenously built frigate INS Udaygiri, is representing the Indian Navy at the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Colombo from November 27 to 29. The event marks the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy and includes participation from naval ships, delegations, and observers from several countries