PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review oxygen supply across the country & discuss ways & means to boost its availability. Officials briefed him on efforts undertaken in last few weeks to improve oxygen supply: Prime Minister's Office (PMO) 
PM spoke about the need to work rapidly on multiple aspects: increasing oxygen production, increasing speed of distribution & using innovative ways to provide oxygen support to health facilities: Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
PM was informed that exercise is being done in coordination with states to identify their demand for O2 & ensure adequate supply. Against present demand from 20 states of 6,785 MT/day of Liquid Medical Oxygen, GoI, from April 21, has allocated 6,822 MT/day to these states: PMO
It was noted that in last few days, availability of Liquid Medical Oxygen has increased by 3,300 MT/day with contributions from private & public steel plants, industries, oxygen manufacturers as well as through prohibition of O2 supply for non-essential industries: PMO
Officers informed PM that they're working together with states to operationalize sanctioned PSA oxygen plants as soon as possible. PM directed officials to ensure that O2 supply to states happens in a smooth, unhindered manner: Prime Minister's Office
PM spoke on fixing responsibility in obstruction cases & asked to explore ways to increase O2 production & supply. Measures undertaken to increase availability of cryogenic tankers via conversion of nitrogen & argon tankers, their import, airlifting & manufacturing: PMO
PM stressed ensuring faster transportation of O2 to states. It was discussed that Railways is used for non-stop long-distance transportation of tankers. 1st rake reached Vizag from Mumbai with 105 MT LMO. Empty tankers being airlifted to suppliers to reduce 1-way journey time:PMO
Representatives from the medical community also spoke about the need for judicious use of O2 & how audit in some states has decreased O2 demand without affecting patients' condition. PM stressed that states should come down heavily on hoarding: PMO
The meeting was attended by Cabinet Secretary, Principal Secretary to PM, Home Secretary, Health Secretary & Officials from Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Ministry of Road Transport, Pharmaceuticals, NITI Aayog: Prime Minister's Office
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