Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 26: A gas manufacturer in Jammu is providing free medical oxygen to poor COVID-19 patients in Jammu and Kashmir at a time when its shortage has led to loss of lives in several states across the country.
Manu Rana, the proprietor of Raj Gas Industries, located in Jammu, has been providing medical oxygen cylinders free of cost to the poor.
“On Sunday, we distributed approximately 80 oxygen cylinders. On an average, we are distributing over 100 cylinders free to the needy people. However, those who can afford are being charged for it,” said Rana.
Though he launched the initiative about two weeks ago, enquiries picked up pace since Sunday after his message was put out on social media and he has given away nearly 500 oxygen cylinders so far till now. Today, he distributed around 40 to 45 cylinders.
Rana’s Raj Gas Tower office, located at Gandhi Nagar in the city, is currently the base of his philanthropic operation. He is currently giving 10 litres of free oxygen to each person, who must bring their own cylinders to get their quota.
“We have 20 kl set up with us, biggest in J&K. We have two tanks of 20 kl capacity each,” said Rana. One kilolitre equals 10,000 litres. Rana says his move was driven by his desire to give back to society at a crucial time.
“We just want to ensure people don’t die due to scarcity of oxygen,” he said, adding, anyone in need of medical oxygen can contact him on phone numbers–0191-2459144, 9419187356 and email address – gm.rajgas@gmail.com.
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