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26 April 2021
The PM CARES Fund has given in-principle approval for allocation of funds for installation of 551 dedicated Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Medical Oxygen Generation Plants inside public health facilities in the country as part of the government’s efforts to boost availability of oxygen to hospitals.
In line with the prime minister’s direction, these plants will be made functional as soon as possible. These plants will serve as a major boost to oxygen availability at the district level.
These dedicated plants will be established in identified government hospitals in district headquarters in various states/UTs. The procurement will be done through the ministry of health and family welfare.
NEW DELHI: The government on Sunday said it has directed all major ports to waive all charges for ships carrying oxygen and related equipment amid a massive surge in Covid-19 infections across the country. In a statement, the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways said it has directed all major ports to accord the highest priority in the berthing sequence to the vessels carrying consignments of Medical Grade Oxygen, Oxygen Tanks, Oxygen Bottles, Portable Oxygen Generators and Oxygen Concentrators. In view of the excessive requirement of Oxygen and related equipment in the country, the Government of India has directed all Major Ports, including the Kamarajar Port Limited, to waive-off all charges levied by Major Port Trusts (including vessel-related charges, storage charges etc.), the statement said.
Government ports to waive charges for three months on oxygen cylinders, other equipment
April 25, 2021
Port Chairpersons to personally supervise logistic operations to ensure unhindered movement of such consignments
With excessive need for oxygen and related equipment in the country, the Government of India has directed all Major Ports, including the Kamarajar Port Limited, to waive-off all charges levied by major port Trusts (including vessel related charges, storage charges, among others) and prioritise such cargo handling.
These are ports under the Centre.
It has also asked to accord highest priority in the berthing sequence to the vessels carrying consignments of Medical Grade Oxygen, Oxygen Tanks, Oxygen Bottles, Portable Oxygen Generators, Oxygen Concentrators, Steel Pipes for manufacturing Oxygen Cylinders and associated equipment for the next three months, or until further orders, said a Shipping Ministry statement.