Government allows import of medical devices like oxygen canister for 3 months
Source: Highlights The government has allowed import of medical devices like nebulizer, oxygen concentrators, oxygen cannister, oxygen cylinders, oxygen generators and ventilators. Importers have been asked to inform the quantity of imported medical devices. The move comes amid a crippling shortage of oxygen supply in the wake of rising in COVID-19 cases. On Thursday, the Indian government allowed the import of 17 medical devices for three months with mandatory declarations immediately after customs clearance and before sale of such products in the domestic market. To meet rising demand in t...