PM Modi Chairs High Level Meeting to Review Ramping up of Oxygen Supply across Country

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reviewed the progress of oxygen augmentation and availability across the country.

Officials briefed PM about the progress on installation of PSA Oxygen plants across the country. More than 1500 PSA Oxygen plants are coming up across the nation which includes contribution from PM CARES as well as various ministries & PSUs.

PSA Oxygen plants contributed by PM CARES are coming up in all states and districts of the country. PM was informed that once all PSA Oxygen plants coming up through PM CARES would be functional, they would support more than 4 lakh oxygenated beds.

PM instructed the officials to ensure that these plants are made functional at the earliest and to work closely with the state governments for the same.

Officers apprised the PM that they are in regular touch with officers from state governments regarding fast-tracking the oxygen plants.

The PM asked officials to ensure there is adequate training of hospital staff on operation and maintenance of oxygen plants.