Maharashtra Govt asks district hospitals to set up oxygen plants
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar asked the administration to implement the financial package of Rs 5,476 crore on a war footing with proper coordination among various departments
Mumbai: In a serious bid to combat the rising demand for oxygen, the Maharashtra Government on Monday directed the district administration to set up the plants in the hospital premises which will be done in next two to three weeks. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who on Monday reviewed the Covid-19 situation, implementation of financial package of Rs 5,476 crore, the status of health infrastructure and supply of medicines and oxygen, announced that the government will accord necessary approvals soon and tenders for the installation of oxygen plants will be issued thereafter.