Karnataka: JSW Group opens 1000-bedded oxygenated COVID hospital in Ballari

JSW Group, today, launched a 1,000-Bedded Oxygenated Covid Care District Field Hospital in Toranagallu, Ballari, Karnataka. The Mega-Hospital was inaugurated virtually by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka Sh B. S. Yediyurappa in the presence of Shri Anand Singh, Minister for Infrastructure Development, Haj & Waft and Ballari District In-charge Minister, Govt of Karnataka; Shri Y Devendrappa, Member of Parliament, Ballari, Shri KC Kondaaiah Member of Legislative Council, Shri E Tukaram, Member of Legislative Assembly, Sandur, along with District Administration and JSW officials.

This is one of India’s biggest Covid-Care facilities with a dedicated 4.8 km oxygen pipeline originating from its steel factory and supplying medical oxygen directly to the hospital for treatment of ailing patients. This mega healthcare facility was constructed in a record period of 15 days. JSW Group has created this mega hospital in collaboration with the District Administration of Ballari and is dedicated to the nation and the people of Karnataka. This Mega-Hospital will be managed and administered by the Ballari District Administration.
MB Bureau