Aahaar centres witness surge in footfall amid LPG crisis

An LPG crisis is driving an unusual surge in footfall at Bhubaneswar's government-run Aahaar centres. Students, migrant workers, and private employees, unable to access cooking gas even at inflated prices, are now relying on the subsidized Rs 5 meals. This increased demand is straining resources, with regular beneficiaries concerned about food availability.