"Project O2 For India" Initiated To Meet Rising Oxygen Demand Amid Pandemic

The second wave of COVID-19 saw an increase in demand for medical oxygen in different parts of the country, the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government said.

The office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government on Sunday said ''Project O2 for India'' has been initiated to ensure supply of critical raw materials such as zeolites, setting up of small oxygen plants, and manufacturing of compressors. The second wave of COVID-19 saw an increase in demand for medical oxygen in different parts of the country, it said in a statement. While meeting the current demand, manufacturing medical oxygen also became important to ensure the country has adequate supply in the future. "Project O2 for India" of the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser is to enable stakeholders working to augment the country's ability to meet this rise in demand for medical oxygen.