By Dominick Rodrigues
Mumbai : The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) Maharashtra recently raised Rs. 1 Million for the state Transport Department’s 250 oxygen tankers to be fitted with GPS devices from May 3. FADA is supporting the State Administration’s efforts in battling the 2nd wave of Covid-19.
FADA State Chairperson, Amar Jatin Sheth had met with the Transport Commissioner, Dr Avinash Dhakane to offer FADA support. FADA Maharashtra then decided to fix 250 oxygen tankers with GPS devices – for enabling the transport department to monitor it on a single dashboard setup in the Transport Commissioner’s office and being monitored 24*7. In this, MOBO was roped in as it had the necessary technological know-how and expertise to deliver the same in time bound manner.
FADA President, Vinkesh Gulati said this tiny contribution — towards enabling the transport department to monitor oxygen tankers movement on a single dashboard – would definitely save lives of patients by providing them lifesaving oxygen on time.
Amar Jatin Sheth, State Chairperson FADA said the Federation was happy for this opportunity to help the state by efficiently managing tankers movement through technology.
Lauding FADA’s contribution, Dr Dhakane, Transport Commissioner – Maharashtra, said that these examples of working together with private enterprise for the State’s benefit of the state, are encouraging as the GPS facility in the tankers would enable quicker turnaround while saving more lives.
