In the last two days, 29 tankers containers carrying about 510 MT of medical oxygen have been dispatched under police escort to Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, New Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and other needy States.
And 15 more also left on Saturday from Dhenkanal, Rourkela and Angul to different parts of the country. The Odisha police has formed a dedicated corridor for speedy movement so as to serve thousands of needy patients in various States without delay. Based on the directive of Chief Minister, the Special Cell formed under Law and Order ADG YK Jethwa as the Nodal Officer is coordinating various actions for prompt loading and transportation of oxygen for the States facing deficit.