Big decision amid oxygen crisis: Decision to buy one lakh concentrators from PM Cares Fund

New Delhi, Ta. 28 April 2021, Wednesday

The country is currently reeling under an outbreak of the corona virus. Puru in Adhura is currently in dire need of oxygen. There are daily reports of deaths due to lack of oxygen. The patient's relatives are wandering around for oxygen. In the midst of this oxygen crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made an important decision. Prime Minister Modi has approved the purchase of one lakh portable oxygen concentrators from the PM Cares Fund. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by PM Modi on Wednesday.

It may be mentioned that a meeting was held today under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister to improve the supply of liquid medical oxygen in view of the current oxygen crisis in the country. At the meeting, the Prime Minister pointed out that portable oxygen concentrators should be procured as soon as possible and made available to the states. The states most affected by the corona will be given priority.

The meeting approved 500 new oxygen plants, in addition to the 713 PSA plants already approved under the PM Care Fund. That is, 500 new oxygen plants will be set up by the PM Care Fund and efforts will be made to start production of oxygen as soon as possible. These new oxygen plants will increase the supply of oxygen to hospitals in Tier 2 cities and district headquarters. The 500 PSA plant will be set up by indigenous technology developed by DRDO and CSIR.

What is an oxygen concentrator?

An oxygen concentrator is a machine that separates oxygen from the air. By taking the air inside itself, the oxygen concentrator separates the other gases from it and supplies pure oxygen. Oxygen concentrators are also called domestic oxygen plants. This can be a good option for those who are receiving treatment at home.