Over 5,600 Indians and 1,900 foreign nationals were evacuated by air and sea during Yemen’s civil war. It became one of India’s largest overseas rescue operations.
46 Indian nurses trapped in Tikrit after ISIS takeover were brought home safely. The evacuation was personally overseen by Sushma Swaraj.
More than 4,500 Indians were rescued as violence spread across Libya. Special aircraft and naval ships were deployed for the mission.
India rescued thousands after the deadly Nepal earthquake. Relief teams and supplies were sent within hours of the disaster.
Over 150 Indians were evacuated from conflict-hit South Sudan. Night-time air operations ensured safe return.
From Yemen to Nepal, her mission proved that compassion can be a country’s strongest policy.