Prime Minister's Office

PM reviews Army’s preparedness & initiatives for Covid management

Posted On: 29 APR 2021 1:24PM by PIB Delhi

Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. 

They discussed various initiatives being taken by the Army to help in Covid management.

General MM Naravane informed the PM that medical staff of the Army is being made available to various state governments. He also briefed the PM that Army is setting up temporary hospitals in various parts of the country. 

General MM Naravane apprised the PM that Army is opening up its hospitals for civilans wherever possible. He also added that citizens can approach their nearest army hospitals.

General MM Naravane informed the PM that the Army is helping with manpower for imported  Oxygen tankers and vehicles where specialised skills are required to manage them.

 

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