Centre Invokes Disaster Mgmt Act To Ensure Uninterrupted Oxygen Supply

To ensure uninterrupted activity on vehicles carrying medical oxygen across the country, the Centre on April 22 invoked Disaster Management Act 2005. The order came after several states throttled the supply of medical oxygen at borders. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla reiterated that adequate and uninterrupted supply of oxygen is mandatory at these unprecedented times. The directive held the district magistrate and deputy commissioners responsible to implement this.