Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the government is continuously engaged in supply of oxygen, medical equipment and medicines in the country. The government has taken a series of measures to ensure the speedy supply of these crucial materials in a time-bound manner.<br />'' <br />''In an exclusive interview with the AIR News, Convenor of Empowered Group-two of Secretaries Giridhar Aramane said, the government is working in a coordinated manner as per the changing requirements and evolving needs of the patients.<br />''<b>   </b><br />''Mr. Aramane said that the government is working in collaboration with the industry partners on alternative technologies to ramp up the production of medical oxygen in the country. He stressed that all the large hospitals need to be self-sufficient.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">To listen to the full interview, listeners may stay tuned to FM Gold and additional frequencies for Spotlight programme today from 9.15 pm onwards.</span>