Government of India has decided to offer assistance of $5 million to China for its relief activities for the victims of the earthquake, an External Affairs Ministry statement said.
The amount would be utilised for relief material including blankets, tents, sleeping bags, medicines for the victims of the killer quake.
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee had sent message of condolence to his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi and conveyed India's readiness to provide assistance to supplement China's relief efforts.
President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had each sent messages of condolence to the government and people of China.
