The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to contribute 2000 10-Litre Oxygen concentrators to aid India’s fight against the second wave of Covid-19 in the country. Over the next few months, the Board will distribute the concentrators across India.
Mr Sourav Ganguly, President, BCCI, said, “The BCCI acknowledges the stellar role the medical and healthcare community has played and continues to play as we fight this long battle against the virus. They have truly been frontline warriors and have done whatever possible to shield us.” “The Board has always put health and safety at the top of the chart and remains committed to the cause. The oxygen concentrators will provide immediate relief to those affected and will help in their speedy recovery,” he added in the press release.
The country is going through its worst health crisis since independence with more than 4500 people losing their lives due to Covid-19 n a daily basis even as most of the states have a stringent lockdown enforced.
Mr Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI also hoped that this help from the board will help in narrowing the gap demand-supply gap of oxygen concentrators in the country. “The BCCI understands the desperate need for medical equipment in this hour of crisis and hopes this effort will help in narrowing the demand-supply gap that has generated across the country,” he said.
Mr Arun Singh Dhumal, Honorary Treasurer, BCCI appraised the fighting spirit of the nation and reassured that the BCCI will keep supporting the greater cause of fighting against the virus.
“It is heartening to see everyone coming together and doing their bit. The BCCI remains steadfast in its efforts towards social responsibility and will always be working closely with central and state governments to help them in their efforts to curb the spread of the virus. We believe these oxygen concentrators will boost healthcare infrastructure and be vital in providing critical oxygen when levels deplete rapidly,” he said.