PM CARES Fund has granted sanction for procurement of 1,50,000 units of the ‘Oxycare’ system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for Rs 322.5 crore. Oxycare is an oxygen supply system based on SpO2 (oxygen saturation) level. The DRDO has already transferred the technology to multiple industries in India for large-scale production of the Oxycare system.
A non-rebreather mask is a device that ensures the delivery of oxygen in emergency situations. The system is indigenously developed by the Defence Bio-Engineering and Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL) in Bengaluru for soldiers posted at extreme high-altitude areas.
“The system is indigenously developed for operation in field conditions and is robust. It can be effectively used to treat COVID-19 patients,” the ministry said. Meanwhile, India’s total COVID-19 active cases dipped to 37,04,099 with a net decline of 11,122 cases in a span of 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said today. This is the second consecutive day that active cases have dipped, the ministry said adding that active caseload now comprises 15.87 percent of the country’s total infections.
