Centre s report faults Delhi govt for failing to store ramped-up oxygen supplies
A report by the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) says that since May 9, Delhi has been trying to get alternate storage space in nearby states.
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A man refills an oxygen tanker at a plant (Source: PTI)
Days after demanding 700 MT of oxygen daily amid a shortage of life-saving gas in the national capital for Covid-19 patients, the Delhi government seems to be struggling to handle the ramped-up supplies. The Centre, which had faced criticism in courts and public outrage, is all set to
A report by the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) North Circle (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) says that since May 9, Delhi has been trying to get alternate storage space in nearby states, especially at Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) manufacturer premises to store excess stock.
The BJP claimed on Tuesday that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi did not increase the number of ICU beds, nor did it purchase new ventilators in the last one year.
Addressing a press conference, BJP MP Meenakashi Lekhi said, The Delhi government has not increased its ICU bed capacity. Also, it did not buy any new ventilator in the last one year. Only the ventilators sent through the PM-CARES fund are being used in the city. Oxygen cylinders are being found at AAP leaders houses.
Talking about the assistance being provided by the Union government to the national capital, the Lok Sabha MP from New Delhi said, Oxygen, hospitals, special beds everything is being provided by the Central government and the DRDO. Even the medical staff is being provided by ITBP and other defence organisations.
BJP lashes out at AAP govt over health infra in Delhi
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Tue, May 11 2021 18:21 IST |
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BJP lashes out at AAP govt over health infra in Delhi. (Photo: Wasim Sarvar/ IANS). Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, May 11 : The BJP claimed on Tuesday that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi did not increase the number of ICU beds, nor did it purchase new ventilators in the last one year.
Addressing a press conference, BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi said, The Delhi government has not increased its ICU bed capacity. Also, it did not buy any new ventilator in the last one year. Only the ventilators sent through the PM-CARES fund are being used in the city. Oxygen cylinders are being found at AAP leaders houses.
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Manish Sisodia claimed that the hospitals in Delhi require 700 metric tonnes (MT) oxygen supply every day.
The Deputy CM claimed that although the SC directed the Centre to allocate 700 MT of oxygen to Delhi but no step has been taken.
New Delhi: The Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia claimed that after reviewing the guidelines issued by the Centre for allocating oxygen to the hospitals in the national capital it concluded that Delhi requires 700 metric tonnes (MT) oxygen supply every day. Managing with only 488 MT of oxygen is proving be a tough task for the officials to ensure efficient and effective distribution and management of oxygen to all the hospitals. However, Delhi government could manage things with its efforts, Sisodia said.