PM Modi reviews progress of converting nitrogen plants to oxygen plants
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Updated: May 02, 2021 16:12 IST
New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): Prime MinisterNarendra Modi on Sunday reviewed the progress of converting nitrogen plants to oxygen plants in the country.
Considering the requirement of medical oxygen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Government of India explored the feasibility of conversion of existing nitrogen plants to produce oxygen.
"Various such potential industries, wherein existing nitrogen plants may be spared for the production of oxygen were identified," informed the Prime Minister's Office.
In a meeting with the Prime Minister in which Principal Secretary to PM, Cabinet Secretary, Home Secretary, Secretary Road Transport and Highways and other senior officials were in attendance, the process of converting the existing Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) nitrogen plants for the production of oxygen was discussed.