Jharkhand will get 4,630 oxygen concentrators under PM-CARES Fund

After the decrease in the cases of second wave of corona virus in Jharkhand, the state government has started preparations to deal with the third wave. Under the PM-Cares fund, 4,630 oxygen concentrators will be available. In the second wave, oxygen crisis was a major issue so this time adequate attention has been given to oxygen provision, under which 38 PSA plants will be set up in Jharkhand. In addition, the state will get 4,630 oxygen concentrators.

Apart from Sadar Hospitals of all districts, these oxygen concentrators will also be used in CHCs, PHCs and health sub-centres, for which nodal officers will be appointed from block level to state level. A health department official said that the center is also providing training so that the machines can be used properly.

The center has developed the Oxygen Concentrator Management Information System (DOUTKAR). The concerned nodal officer will have to update the daily information on the portal and it will also be the responsibility of the officer to make arrangements for electricity and other requirements.

In Jharkhand, 38 PSA plants will also be set up under the PM-CARES Fund and it is expected that all the plants will be commissioned in the next two months. Two technical persons will be appointed in each of these plants, along with a nodal officer will be deputed and he will be responsible for complete coordination.