Karnataka govt planning to establish oxygen generation plants in all taluks: Nirani


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Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, May 23: Anticipating the problems in tackling the pandemic in future, Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh R Nirani on Sunday said that the State Government is considering to establish oxygen generator units in all taluks.

Addressing the press meet after holding a meeting to review progress of works in the Mines and Geology department in Mysuru, Nirani said setting up of oxygen generator units in taluks will help overcome the crisis that the State is witnessing at present.

In a move to address the shortage of nurses, the minister said sanctions will be given to open new nursing colleges.

"The State Government had earlier decided against giving sanction for new nursing colleges but we are facing shortage of nurses today. We will give sanction if educational institutions come forward to set up nursing colleges in the State," Nirani said.

Reiterating his earlier position on oxygen supply, Nirani denied shortage of the lifesaving gas in the state.

"There is no shortage of oxygen, we have enough stock. But we are facing shortage of containers to store the oxygen. Sufficient quantity of oxygen is being produced in the State. We are also receiving oxygen from the Centre. The problem is due to shortage of cylinders," the minister said.


Grace marks for final year medical, nursing students

The minister said final year medical and nursing students who are involved in Covid-19 duty will get grace marks.

He said this gesture will motivate others to join the hands with the State Government in its fight against the Corona virus.

The minister said the State Government has taken steps to prevent shortage of oxygen.

"Demand for oxygen declined and over 80 per cent of Covid Care Centres are vacant as Government and district administrations have been tackling the pandemic effectively. Black Fungus is not contagious and there is no shortage of medicine. Patients are getting treatment but people need to be cautious," Nirani said.


Warning to Sand Mafia

Warning the sand mafia, Nirani said the State Government will implement a new sand policy with tough measures.

"Steps are being taken to implement a new sand policy. Cases will not be filed against farmers and locals who transport sand in bullock carts and instructions have been given to Mines and Geology department and police in this regard," he said.


BSY will complete his term

Answering a question, he ruled out change of leadership in Karnataka as Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has been doing a commendable job.

“There is no question of leadership change in the State and Yediyurappa will complete his term. The Chief Minister has been handling the Covid19 pandemic effectively and the talk of leadership change is just a rumour. We will face the next election under his leadership,” Nirani declared.


Adopts a tiger in Mysuru Zoo

The minister adopted a tiger in the century-old Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens Mysuru in the name of his grandson Samarth Vijay Nirani.

Nirani who was in the city to attend official programme and paid a visit to Mysuru zoo and adopted a tiger in the name of his grandson.

Earlier, he visited the Suttur Mutt and sought the blessings from the pontiff Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Swamiji.

 

 

  

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  • Ranjan, Bangalore

    Mon, May 24 2021

    COVID-19 and Black Fungus:INDUSTRIAL O2- It is to be checked why suddenly this complication is happening - BY EXPERTS ---- ONE POSSIBILITY IS ATTRIBUTED TO USAGE OF INDUSTRIAL OXYGEN - in which Oxygen by itself not harmful but the contamination of Cylinders etc- In normal times Industrial O2 not used for medical purposes and the Supplier is not liable since it is actually for Industrial use-

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  • Adlin, Mangalore

    Mon, May 24 2021

    We had one year to plan this and now the government is planning to do so... So when will the plan be implemented? When the election is around?

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  • Aam Aadmi, Mangalore

    Mon, May 24 2021

    Just like you were planning to give 15 lac to each Indian?

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  • Pili, Mangalore

    Mon, May 24 2021

    Expect to get oxygen bottles in shops like water bottle after pandemic is over. So much oxygen

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  • RJS, Mangalore

    Sun, May 23 2021

    By the time you establish need for oxygen will be over.

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  • Manohar, Udupi

    Sun, May 23 2021

    Its better you spend time on preparing fake TOOLKIT

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  • kavin, udupi

    Sun, May 23 2021

    planing, planing, planning, till when you plan?

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Sun, May 23 2021

    Please do not make a habit of imposing lockdown every year. We together unitedly need to stop this pandemic within our country. During last oct-Nov 2020 we had lot of opportunities to stop pandemic, which required some extra effort to rigorous testing, isolation, quarantine , monitoring etc which some state administrators ignored straight away. So we have second wave now. Government needs to work seriously this time.

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  • Ajay Rebello, Kallianpur

    Sun, May 23 2021

    I can't do anything except pray and helplessly wait for vaccine even that i can't do despite being over 45 and getting first dose of covaxin in April beginning and cowin website and arogya setu app are useless.

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Mon, May 24 2021

    @Ajay Rebello- individuals have little choice other than following guidelines. Health department has a key to end this pandemic. Once pandemic wave goes down, unlocking starts and during that time health department needs to work overtime to identify clusters without ignoring even single case and put full stop to pandemic. Moreover they need increase testing at airports and impose quarantine to international arrivals. That did not happen last time.

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  • Rahul, Mangalore

    Sun, May 23 2021

    Wait until the end. Keep yourself safe.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, May 23 2021

    First we need Hospitals ...

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