India's 'Neighbourhood First': Engineers & Medics Aid Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka

• Indian and Sri Lankan armies are jointly restoring vital bridges damaged by Cyclone Ditwah under "Operation Sagar Bandhu."
• Work on the Paranthan–Karachchi–Mullaitivu (A35) road bridge in Kilinochchi is underway, with completion expected by December 10.
• India's relief efforts include 1,000 tonnes of food and relief materials from Tamil Nadu, with 300 tonnes already delivered.
• An Indian Army field hospital near Kandy has treated over 2,200 people and performed surgeries since December 5.
• These actions are part of India's "Neighbourhood First" approach, responding to a humanitarian crisis affecting over 2.17 million people in Sri Lanka.

Why It Matters: India's aid to Sri Lanka shows regional solidarity and disaster response.