Shortage of oxygen in Madhya Pradesh hospitals

The supply of oxygen from Maharashtra to Indore has also been stopped. Therefore, the oxygen crisis has deepened in hospitals battling with the pressure of serious Corona patients.

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh is one of the top states in terms of high cases of Corona infection. In such a situation, the news that Maharashtra and Gujarat had stopped the supply of oxygen came as a major blow. This was a loud danger alarm for the state. There is not enough oxygen in MP for all the patients that require it.

No supply to industries, medical purposes to be prioritised

The supply of oxygen from Maharashtra to Indore has also been stopped. Therefore, the oxygen crisis has deepened in hospitals battling with the pressure of serious Corona patients. The district administration has ordered that the oxygen should not be supplied to the industries. First, the supply of oxygen should reach the hospitals. The administration has issued the above orders under the National Disaster Management Act-2005 and the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897. However, the oxygen plants in the city do not have the capacity to meet the rapidly increasing demand.

Earlier, there was a problem when supplies were stopped from Maharashtra

Last year too, at the beginning of August and September, there was a sudden lack of medical oxygen in many districts of Madhya Pradesh. Maharashtra had stopped the oxygen supply in Madhya Pradesh. However, after discussion between the Chief Ministers and the intervention of the Central Government, supplies from Maharashtra were resumed.

'Prioritize your home first'

Sources informed that the Gujarat government has directed its respective plants to give 60% oxygen to the hospitals of the state and the remaining 40% oxygen can be given to other states in need.

Oxygen will be prioritized for medical use first

Bhopal Collector has issued new orders to curb the lack of oxygen amid the growing crisis of Corona. Whatever amount of oxygen will be produced in the state, will first be used for medical purposes. If there is any left to spare, it will be diverted to the industries.

'Oxygen supply not stopped at the moment'

The Collector has instructed to run the oxygen plants at full capacity. There are reports that Gujarat and Maharashtra have stopped supplying oxygen to Madhya Pradesh. But Bhopal Collector Avinash Lavanya says that supplies have not been stopped from any state at the moment. They have set their priorities afresh. Nevertheless, they are trying to make full arrangements on their behalf.

Oxygen plants will be operational for 24 hrs

Instructions have been given to keep all three plants in Govindpura Industrial Area in Bhopal working for 24 hours. From here, oxygen is being sent to a dozen hospitals treating Corona patients.

Action will be taken against those who break the rules

Additional Collector Abhay Bedekar has been assigned the responsibility that no plant should supply liquid oxygen for industrial use. Despite this, if such a situation is found, then a criminal case will be registered against the plant operator concerned under the Disaster Management Act for violating the order.

'Shortage in oxygen will not be allowed'

When the matter reached Chief Minister Shivraj Singh, he said that saving the life of a patient is the first priority of the government. The government will not allow oxygen shortage for the patients battling with the disease. The government will try to do all it can with its capacity.

Oxygen consumption likely to reach 150 tonnes

The sudden lack of medical oxygen in Madhya Pradesh is giving trouble to the government. About 130 tonnes of medical oxygen is being supplied right now. Its consumption is expected to increase to 150 tonnes in the coming time. If the supply of oxygen from Maharashtra and Gujarat has stopped, then it will prove to be a huge shortage.

20 per cent of patients need oxygen

According to an estimate, about 20 per cent of Corona patients need oxygen every day. The number of such patients is in the thousands daily.

Taskforce formed after a shortage

The state government has formed a committee at the district level to monitor the demand-supply and consumption of oxygen in all the districts. This committee monitors the oxygen demand and stock of oxygen suppliers' plants in hospitals. Apart from this, a state task force has been formed to monitor oxygen daily at the state level. Eight officers have been included in this task force.

A patient takes three-four cylinders in 24 hours

On average, a patient admitted to Covid-19 hospitals in the state requires three to four cylinders of oxygen in 24 hours. According to this estimate, 300 admitted patients will get 1000 cylinders daily in Covid-19 hospitals. Now, with the increase in the number of infected patients, the consumption of oxygen has also been increased. To fulfil this need, the government has also tied up with the Steel Authority of India.