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Gas Shortage Sparks Miranda House Mess Protests
2 Apr
Summary
- Mess menu changes include biscuits and sandwiches instead of traditional items.
- Gas supply concerns cited as reason for limited menu options.
- College administration denies arbitrary cuts, cites student consultation.
Hostel residents at Miranda House protested on Wednesday evening due to drastic changes in the mess menu. Previously common dishes like cheela, macaroni, parathas, pav bhaji, and chole bhature have been replaced with simpler options such as biscuits, cakes, sandwiches, and rotis served only during dinner. Hostel authorities attributed these changes to limited gas supply from GAIL, necessitating a reduction in the preparation of gas-intensive foods.
According to internal messages, evening snacks (teashare) will now be prepared only once a week, with packaged food provided on other days. The college administration, however, denied arbitrary cuts, stating that the menu adjustments were made in consultation with students following an advisory from IGL to reduce gas consumption by 20%. IGL officials confirmed no disruption in gas supply to educational institutions.
Students reported a temporary improvement in meals on Thursday, including rajma chawal and roti, following the protest. The administration has procured induction units as a temporary cooking measure. A meeting with aggrieved students is scheduled for April 4.
