New Delhi: The ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is now affecting the rest of the world, causing widespread problems. Gas shortages are now worsening in India, causing significant inconvenience to residents. Meanwhile, amid concerns about a potential shortage of LPG, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has issued a major directive.
IRCTC has instructed catering units at all railway stations in its Western Region to begin using microwaves and induction cookers and maintain a stock of ready-to-eat food for passengers. IRCTC has issued a major directive for passengers. You can learn more about the details below.
What directives has IRCTC issued?
IRCTC has asked operators of food plazas, refreshment rooms, and public catering establishments to make alternative arrangements to ensure uninterrupted catering services for passengers during their journey. Catering establishments have been asked to maintain adequate stocks of prepared foods, in addition to standard packaged and cooked foods, to meet passenger demand. This is creating a growing crisis.
Is the crisis rapidly escalating?
The LPG cylinder crisis in India is rapidly worsening due to the escalating conflict in West Asia. A section of hotels and restaurants operating in Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu have declared a holiday on Wednesday due to the lack of supply of commercial LPG cylinders.
According to the hoteliers’ association, if the situation does not improve, many hotels and restaurants across the country, especially in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune, may be forced to close their operations.
What is the government’s plan?
Following growing concerns in the hotel and restaurant industry, the Petroleum Ministry has formed a committee to review supply-related issues. Along with this, this committee will review the complaints of shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in all the cities and will work to provide fuel as per the actual needs of hotels and restaurants.
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