The tragic tale of people dying due to shortage of oxygen has a refreshing twist. Raigad district in Maharashtra hasn’t yet seen a single death due to a lack of the life-saving element. Officials said the presence of many oxygen plants in the area and proactive action by the district administration have put Raigad in an enviable position. Before Covid-19, Raigad produced 410 tonnes of oxygen a day which has now been raised to 643 tonnes.

Raigad Collector Nidhi Choudhari