Setting up of oxygen plants in Meghalaya underway, says CM
The CM further said that the hospital oxygen plants will be set up a bit faster, ideally within the next 20-30 days at different locations.
SHILLONG:
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said that the setting up of oxygen plants at different hospitals is underway.
Sangma was speaking on the state's preparedness to deal with the current COVID crisis.
Considering the demand for oxygen supply in the state amid the spike in the number of COVID-19 cases, he said that six oxygen plants funded by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and PM Cares Fund will be set up at different hospitals.
Two other cryogenic oxygen plants, one at Umsawli in East Khasi Hills and the other at Jingjal in West Garo Hills will be set up within the next 30-60 days, the CM informed.
The CM further said that the hospital oxygen plants will be set up a bit faster, ideally within the next 20-30 days at different locations.
Speaking about the cryogenic oxygen plants, he said that the setup time is a little longer.
"There are several constraints including lockdown which may delay the construction process," he clarified.
(Edited by Shankar Kumar Turha)
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