LPG Shortage Disrupts Campus Food Services in Delhi
Limited menu, hiked rates: Shortage at campus kitchens
Hindustan Times
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The ongoing LPG shortage due to the West Asia conflict is impacting food services at several educational institutions in Delhi, leading to limited menu options and increased prices. Students report insufficient meals and protests have emerged over the declining quality of food in hostels and canteens.
- 01LPG shortage affecting food services in Delhi's colleges and universities.
- 02Students report limited menu options and increased prices for meals.
- 03Protests have emerged over the declining quality of food served.
- 04Institutions claim operations are normal despite student complaints.
- 05The crisis is attributed to government mismanagement of LPG supply.
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The LPG availability crisis, triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, is causing significant disruptions in food services at various colleges and universities in Delhi, India. Students from institutions like the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have reported a drastic reduction in menu options, with many canteens and mess services limiting offerings to basic items like dal-rice and bread. Prices for meals have also seen a marginal increase, with some food items rising by ₹5-15. Students express concern over insufficient nutrition, particularly those engaged in physically demanding research work. Protests have erupted at Miranda House college over the replacement of proper meals with packaged snacks, indicating heightened dissatisfaction among students. While some college administrations claim that operations remain unaffected, the reality on the ground suggests otherwise. The crisis has been attributed to the government's failure to manage LPG cylinder supply effectively, raising calls for more consistent support for educational institutions that rely on these resources.
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The LPG crisis is affecting students' nutrition and overall well-being, particularly those relying on campus food services for their daily meals.
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