Medical oxygen: Centre puts plan in place to boost oxygen supplies as hospitals gasp for breath amid COVID-19 resurgence
Updated Apr 16, 2021 | 12:40 IST In response to the crisis, the central government has asserted that oxygen production is being ramped up, adding that surplus stocks were also available. Representational image.  |  Photo Credit: PTI Key Highlights On Thursday, a statement from the Union Health Ministry noted that the central government had acknowledged surging demand for medical oxygen with coronavirus cases rising exponentially in some states The government, on Thursday, revealed that the Health Ministry has been asked to finalise a tender and study the pos...