AHMEDABAD: Gujarat deputy chief minister Nitin Patel on Sunday told reporters that the state is preparing 75 new oxygen plants for the possible third wave of Covid-19 pandemic.
Patel, who was on visit to his home district and his constituency Mehsana on Sunday, added that the existing oxygen production capacity of 800-900 metric tonnes (MT) would be ramped up to take it to 1,200 MT.
“The arrangements have been made based on the experience of the second wave.
Moreover, oxygen concentrators that can generate 5 to 10 liters of oxygen per minute are also being received through PM Cares initiative and individual/ institutional donors.
That would also be used for Covid patients requiring oxygen treatment,” said Patel.
Patel visited the spots in Gozaria and Langhnaj where 20 cubic meter and 10 cubic meter oxygen plants are being set up.
75 new oxygen plants for 3rd wave: Gujarat deputy CM
