Chennai: Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting an immediate supply of additional medical oxygen, in line with what was agreed in government meetings held on 1 and 2 May.
The letter mentions that Tamilnadu is facing a looming oxygen crisis and that the requirement for medical oxygen is projected to go from the current 440 MT to 840 MT.
Referring to the National Oxygen Plan, Stalin said that only 220 MT was allocated for Tamilnadu, following which the officials had requested DPIIT for an immediate supply. He added that despite DPITT having agreed to provide 476MT of medical oxygen, such an order has not been issued.
Meanwhile, Modi has congratulated Stalin, who took oath as the Tamilnadu Chief Minister on Friday.
The Prime Minister in a tweet said, “Congratulations to Thiru @mkstalin on being sworn-in as Tamilnadu Chief Minister.” Stalin has thanked the Prime Minister.