India dispatches 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to drought-hit Malawi

March 9, 2026 2:02 PM

India dispatches 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to drought-hit Malawi

India has dispatched a consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice to Malawi following the drought caused by the El Nino effect, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement. On a post on X Jaiswal highlighted "India–Malawi partnership for food security. To support Malawi’s efforts towards food security following the drought caused by the El Niño effect, India has dispatched a humanitarian consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice from the Nhava Sheva Port to the people of Malawi. A re...

President Droupadi Murmu receives ceremonial welcome in Malawi on historic Africa tour

October 17, 2024 7:11 PM

President Droupadi Murmu receives ceremonial welcome in Malawi on historic Africa tour

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Malawi on Thursday, marking the second leg of her landmark three-nation tour of Africa. She was greeted with a ceremonial welcome by Malawi’s Vice President Dr. Michael Usi, underscoring the significance of the first-ever state visit from India to the southern African nation. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, shared the news on X, saying, "President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Lilongwe, Malawi today. She was warmly received by Vi...

India provides humanitarian aid to Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

India provides humanitarian aid to Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

India has extended humanitarian assistance to Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to help mitigate food shortages caused by severe droughts linked to the El Niño phenomenon. The relief effort includes shipments of food grains from Nhava Sheva port. India dispatched 1,000 metric tons (MT) of rice to Malawi, 1,300 MT of maize to Zambia, and 1,000 MT of rice to Zimbabwe. These supplies aim to support the food security efforts in each of these nations. This initiative reflects India's philosophy of Vasu...