Kathmandu : India has announced a Rs 23,123 crore package for the prevention and treatment of coronavirus infected peoples. Newly-appointed Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandavia said the package would increase the supply of oxygen, medicine and hospital beds at the district level.

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday announced a Rs 23,123 crores emergency package in response to the issues faced by the country in the second wave of Covid-19. “Rs 23,123 crores package to be given to deal with the problems that occurred in the second wave of Covid-19. It will be used jointly by the Central and state governments”, say Mansukh Mandaviya.

He also said that the package would cover children in particular as the risk of a third wave of corona virus in India has increased and it could affect children’s health. Along with special wards for children, 20,000 ICU beds will also be provided in all district hospitals of India.

Similarly, the Government of India has stated that 10,000 liters of oxygen will be stored in each district. Earlier, India had brought a package of Rs 15,000 crore for the prevention and treatment of coronavirus.