COVID-19: Centre to procure 1 lakh portable concentrators from PM Cares Fund
The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the measures needed to improve Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) Supply for COVID management
- Apr 28, 2021,
- Updated Apr 28, 2021 6:35 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sanctioned the procurement of 1 lakh portable oxygen concentrators from the PM Cares Fund.
In addition, 500 more pressure swing adsorption oxygen plants will also be installed. PM Modi said that it will help improve access to oxygen, especially in district headquarters and tier-II cities.
The decision was taken at a high-level meeting presided over by PM Modi to discuss the steps needed to improve Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) Supply for COVID management.
The 500 PSA plants will be set up with the transfer of indigenous technology developed by DRDO and SCIR to domestic manufacturers.
Installing PSA plants and procurement of portable oxygen concentrators will boost the supply of oxygen near high demand clusters, thereby addressing the present logistical challenges in transporting oxygen from plants to hospitals, the statement noted.
The demand for life-saving gas has increased with the surge in COVID-19 cases with several hospitals sensing out SOS for its supply. Several deaths have also been reported due to lack of oxygen supply in hospitals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sanctioned the procurement of 1 lakh portable oxygen concentrators from the PM Cares Fund.
In addition, 500 more pressure swing adsorption oxygen plants will also be installed. PM Modi said that it will help improve access to oxygen, especially in district headquarters and tier-II cities.
The decision was taken at a high-level meeting presided over by PM Modi to discuss the steps needed to improve Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) Supply for COVID management.
The 500 PSA plants will be set up with the transfer of indigenous technology developed by DRDO and SCIR to domestic manufacturers.
Installing PSA plants and procurement of portable oxygen concentrators will boost the supply of oxygen near high demand clusters, thereby addressing the present logistical challenges in transporting oxygen from plants to hospitals, the statement noted.
The demand for life-saving gas has increased with the surge in COVID-19 cases with several hospitals sensing out SOS for its supply. Several deaths have also been reported due to lack of oxygen supply in hospitals.