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; Ballari, 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.

Shri Sajjan Jindal, Chairman, JSW Groupacknowledged the support and of the Chief Minister, Senior ministers of Karnataka, members of the state and district Administration and paid his gratitude to Doctors, nurses and Covid warriors.

He said, “JSW believes in the mantra of people and nation first. At this alarming and decisive juncture of human survival, JSW would like to do everything in its humble capacity for the service of mankind. We have created this field hospital to ensure direct oxygen supply from plant to patient.”

Commenting on the newly opened medical facility, Mrs Sangita Jindal, Chairperson of JSW Foundation said,“The impact of second Covid-19 wave has a crushing impact on the nation’s health as the number of patients as well as fatalities keep rising at an alarming pace. Given the chronic need  of medical facilities, bed requirements and oxygen supply, we quickly swung into action and decided to establish this jumbo 1000-bedded oxygenated Covid-Care Field Hospital next to our steel factory at Ballari in Karnataka. JSW remains committed to support the Government’s efforts in flattening the covid infection curve while helping patients recover by providing them the best healthcare facilities at this hospital.”

According to Dr Vinod Nowal, Deputy Managing Director of JSW Steel Ltd,“The unique notion of providing direct oxygen supply to the patients stems from our Group Chairman Mr. Sajjan Jindal’s inclusive vision that if oxygen in such huge quantities cannot be taken to the patients, then we must work to find ways and means and bring the patients closer to the oxygen source. This Mega Covid Care facility is equipped with all necessary medical facilities for treating patients from North Karnataka and neighbouring districts of Andhra Pradesh.”

The Mega Covid-Care Hospital created by JSW is equipped with medical equipment for critical care, pharmacy as well as supported by kitchen and laundry services. The Ballari District Administration will be managing the hospital in multiple shifts with the help of 700 personnel across three shifts, comprising doctors/specialists, nurses, paramedics, supervisors, and non-medical staff.

In order to ensure uninterrupted oxygen supply, JSW Steel Vijayanagar Works will supply 1200 Nm3/hr of oxygen to this mega-hospital. The hospital premises will be kept cool through 850 tons of air-conditioners installed across the premises with electrical substation. It also has an exhaust and air purifier system installed to maintain appropriate temperature range and air quality inside the premises. It will also have all necessary power and water supply to ensure smooth running and uninterrupted care to the patients