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New Delhi : Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam ( SJVN) Limited, a joint venture of Union Ministry of Power and Government of Himachal Pradesh, is installing 4 Oxygen Plants in the districts of Shimla (Rampur), Kinnaur, Lahaul Spiti, Hamirpur, in Himachal Pradesh at a cost of around Rs 4.5 crore. SJVN has provided Cold Chain Equipment costing around Rs 1 crore to state government in support of its efforts to vaccinate the entire population of the state.
SJVN had recently provided 50 semi fowler Beds to IGMC in addition to this financial support of more than Rs 2 crore has been extended to procure ventilators, oximeters, other medical equipment, Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs), masks, sanitisers, and gloves for various hospitals of Government of Himachal Pradesh.
For boosting the healthcare infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh SJVN is also supporting NGOs working in fight against Covid-19 to the tune of Rs 1 crore. In all these activities, an amount of around Rs 7.5 Crore has been contributed in combating the pandemic during last four months. In addition to this, SJVN has also provided ventilators, oxygen concentrators, oximeters, and other medical equipment to Hospitals in Bihar, Uttarakhand, and other states where it has presence, according to a PIB release.
The employees of SJVN have already contributed one day salary amounting to Rs 45 lakh to CM Relief Fund/HP Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund to combat the Corona challenge.
To speed up the process of vaccination against Covid-19, SJVN has tied up with Fortis Hospital for vaccinating its employees, persons working in through contractors, and local people residing in the vicinity of Projects/offices. SJVN is also liberally extending support for distribution of food and other essential items to the needy and has contributed Rs 25 Crore towards PM CARES Fund.