Indian Army installs oxygen generation facility in Arunachal, strengthens medical support in remote high-altitude regions…reports Asian Lite News Desk
The Indian Army has enhanced healthcare infrastructure in remote high-altitude areas with the inauguration of a new oxygen-generation facility in Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at improving medical preparedness in challenging terrain.
In a significant step, a containerised oxygen generation plant along with a refilling centre was set up at a field hospital in Borarupak in the Subansiri Valley. The facility was inaugurated by Abhijit S. Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding of the Spear Corps.
The oxygen plant has been contributed by the Soldiers’ Independent Rehabilitation Foundation, reflecting collaboration between the armed forces and civil society. The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior Army officials, representatives from the state administration, veterans and members of the local community.
According to officials, the installation is designed to ensure a continuous and reliable supply of medical-grade oxygen, significantly enhancing the capacity of the field hospital to serve both military personnel and civilians. In remote regions where logistics and healthcare access are limited, such a facility acts as a crucial lifeline.
The initiative highlights strong civil-military synergy and aligns with the broader commitment to national service and humanitarian support. Officials noted that the project symbolises resilience and preparedness, ensuring timely medical assistance in high-altitude environments where emergencies can quickly escalate.
Beyond infrastructure development, the Army also demonstrated its rapid response capability in Manipur through a life-saving intervention involving a seven-year-old child who suffered a snakebite. The child was brought to a Company Operating Base at Hanuman Top in Imphal East district, where Army personnel immediately administered first aid under medical supervision.
After stabilising the child and immobilising the affected limb to prevent the spread of venom, the personnel arranged urgent evacuation to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal for advanced treatment.
Officials said the timely intervention played a crucial role in ensuring the child’s safety, underscoring the Indian Army’s continued commitment to both operational readiness and community welfare in difficult and remote regions.
