Modi praises Tata Group's 'compassionate gesture' in India's oxygen crisis

Business group says it is 'committed to strengthen' India's fight against Covid-19.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Tata Group for importing 24 containers to transport liquid oxygen as India faces a shortage of the life-saving gas used in hospitals to treat Covid-19 patients.

"Compassionate gesture by the Tata Group. Together, the people of India will fight Covid-19," said Modi on his personal Twitter handle Wednesday night.

Modi, in a televised speech last night, said his government would ensure supply of medical oxygen across the country, with contribution from both public and private entities.

Compassionate gesture by the Tata Group.

Together, the people of India will fight COVID-19.