BCCI Pledges to Donate 2000 oxygen concentrators

While India is battling through a deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BCCI on Monday pledged their support to fight the virus. The Board announced that they will be donating 10-Litre 2000 oxygen concentrators over the next few months. This initiative would provide medical assistance to patients in need of oxygen support.

“Over the next few months, the Board will distribute the concentrators across India with the hope that critical medical aid and care will be provided to the needy patients and this initiative will reduce the havoc unleashed by the pandemic,” BCCI said in a media release.

The BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly appreciated the efforts of the medical and healthcare fraternity for playing a tireless role in this pandemic. He went on to say that the Board has always prioritised health and safety and is always keen to contribute to the better good.

“The BCCI acknowledges the stellar role the medical and healthcare community has played and continues to play as we fight this long battle against the virus. They have truly been frontline warriors and have done whatever possible to shield us. The Board has always put health and safety at the top of the chart and remains committed to the cause. The oxygen concentrators will provide immediate relief to those affected and will help in their speedy recovery,” Ganguly said in a statement.

The Honorary Secretary, Jay Shah, elaborated on the critical need for medical equipment during the second wave of the pandemic. He believes the vaccination process is a ray of hope in this fight, and also urged everyone who is eligible for vaccination to get jabbed.

“We stand shoulder to shoulder in this collective fight against the virus. The BCCI understands the desperate need for medical equipment in this hour of crisis and hopes this effort will help in narrowing the demand-supply gap that has generated across the country. We have all gone through a lot but I am confident that we can stay ahead of the curve now that the vaccination drive is underway. I urge everyone eligible to get vaccinated.”

The Honorary Treasurer, Arun Dhumal, stated that seeing the cricketing fraternity coming up and showing their support in these tough times is encouraging. He assured that the BCCI will work with the central and state governments to overcome the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

“In times of crisis, the cricketing community has always come forward to lend support. It is heartening to see everyone coming together and doing their bit. The BCCI remains steadfast in its efforts towards social responsibility and will always be working closely with central and state governments to help them in their efforts to curb the spread of the virus. We believe these oxygen concentrators will boost healthcare infrastructure and be vital in providing critical oxygen when levels deplete rapidly.”

[BCCI Media Release]