Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
A fresh political flashpoint has emerged over an alleged shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) claimed that several Atal Canteens were forced to shut operations, affecting access to subsidised meals for the urban poor.
In a post on X, AAP said that LPG shortages have led to the closure of Atal Canteens, disrupting a welfare initiative aimed at providing meals at Rs 5. The party alleged that the situation exposes “serious gaps” in the BJP-led Centre’s supply management, adding that the worst impact is being felt by economically vulnerable groups who depend on these services.
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The AAP’s response came after a media report highlighted that at least four Atal Canteens in the national capital had shut down due to gas shortages. According to the report, facilities at Pratap Camp, Kalkaji, Anna Nagar near ITO, and R K Puram were affected, leaving beneficiaries without access to subsidised food.
The reported closures have raised concerns about continuity in welfare delivery, particularly for daily wage workers and low-income residents who rely on such schemes for affordable nutrition.
Meanwhile, amid growing concerns over a potential LPG crunch, the Centre on Monday urged consumers to use the fuel judiciously. It also indicated plans to expand piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure as a long-term measure to reduce dependence on LPG cylinders.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
