HAL sets up Covid unit in 16 days, hands it over to BBMP
BENGALURU:
State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has constructed a Covid Care Centre in record time and handed it over to BBMP.
HAL converted its Ghatge Convention Centre on Old Airport Road into a Covid Care Centre with 160 beds and supporting facilities in just 16 days, CMD R Madhavan said in a press statement. HAL Director (HR) Alok Verma said the facility would be utilized for treatment of asymptomatic patients.
An MoU was signed between HAL, represented by Venkateswara Rao, GM (CSR), and BBMP, represented by R Venkatachalapathy, Joint Commissioner, Mahadevapura Zone, in the presence of senior government and HAL officials. Arrangements for doctors and paramedical staff will be the responsibility of BBMP.
HAL Establishes COVID-19 Care Centre in 16 Days, Hands it Over to State Administration @drajaykumar_ias @DefProdnIndia @SpokespersonMoD @PTI_News @gopalsutar pic.twitter.com/X5bBUZqvLM
— HAL (@HALHQBLR) July 17, 2020
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