ITC Ltd.

ITC has tied up with Linde India to import 24 cryogenic containers to transport medical oxygen. It is airlifting large numbers of oxygen concentrators for distribution, while its paperboards unit in Bhadrachalam has started supply of oxygen to neighbouring areas. The initiative is aimed at easing the bottleneck of transporting medical oxygen, and to support the government's efforts.

Many hospitals in different parts of the country are facing an acute shortage of oxygen as the devastating second wave of the pandemic sweeps across India.

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