Maharashtra, one of the worst affected states by the coronavirus pandemic.The policy, made public late Friday night, said the cryogenic tankers will be transported as a paid-for roll on-roll of (Ro-Ro) service to various destinations across states.The circular said Maharashtra's health secretary had requested for the transport of medical oxygen in cryogenic containers."The matter has been examined.
Competent authority has approved the transport of liquid medical oxygen in cryogenic containers," it said, detailing the charges to be levied for the service.The circular said the staff accompanying liquid oxygen trucks to be loaded on the Ro-Ro service will be charged second class ticket for the journey and only two persons will be allowed to.