Centre Exempts 3 Sectors From Liquid Oxygen Use Order
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The ministry had imposed a ban on use of non-medical oxygen after scarcity of medical oxygen was reported from many parts of the country, especially the national capital.
Just a day after banning the use of liquid oxygen for non-medical purposes, the Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed three sectors -- ampules and vials, pharmaceutical and defence forces -- to use the commodity. The ministry had imposed a ban on use of non-medical oxygen after scarcity of medical oxygen was reported from many parts of the country, especially the national capital. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had sent out an SOS saying many hospitals in the city were gasping for oxygen. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Monday clarified the three sectors have now been exempted from the ban order.More Related News