Indian Navy has launched the 'Operation Vanilla'-Cyclone Diane

1) Recently, the Indian Navy has launched the 'Operation Vanilla' to assist the population of Madagascar affected by Cyclone Diane.

2) Indian Navy also diverted a large amphibious ship viz. INS Airavat carrying relief material.

3)Prime Minister's vision of 'Security and Growth for all in the Region (SAGAR)'.

4) India's Strategy, balance the growing influence of China.