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- As a shortage of LPG continues to disrupt daily life for migrant families in the city, a local social worker has stepped forward with timely assistance, offering relief to those on the brink of returning to their native villages.
- If they are forced to leave due to basic hardships like cooking fuel, it will have a serious impact on the city’s economy,” Jain said, emphasizing the broader implications of the crisis.
- He added that these can be refilled without the need for a registration passbook, offering a temporary workaround for those struggling to access regular supplies.
As a shortage of LPG continues to disrupt daily life for migrant families in the city, a local social worker has stepped forward with timely assistance, offering relief to those on the brink of returning to their native villages.
The scarcity of cooking gas has pushed several low-income households into distress, forcing many to rely on firewood and cow dung cakes—commodities that are now being sold at inflated prices in informal markets. For families already struggling to make ends meet, the situation has become increasingly unsustainable.
Recognizing the urgency of the crisis, Rakesh Jain, a Ludhiana-based medicine trader and founder of the Bhagwan Mahavir Sewa Sansthan, initiated a relief effort earlier this week. Marking his son Divyansh Jain’s birthday, Jain distributed free LPG cylinders to 11 migrant families who had either exhausted their resources or were considering leaving the city due to the shortage.
The distribution took place at Jain Sthanak in Civil Lines, where beneficiaries received cylinders aimed at helping them resume normal cooking practices.
“These workers are essential to Ludhiana’s industrial backbone. If they are forced to leave due to basic hardships like cooking fuel, it will have a serious impact on the city’s economy,” Jain said, emphasizing the broader implications of the crisis.
For many recipients, the assistance has brought immediate relief. Renu Devi, who migrated from Bihar, shared that her family had been cooking on a wood-fired stove amid the shortage. “Now we can cook with gas again. It’s a big relief,” she said.
Another beneficiary, Priyanka, explained that her landlord had prohibited the use of traditional stoves due to safety concerns, leaving the family with few options. “We were planning to return home, but now we can stay,” she said.
Meanwhile, Arjun Singh, a sales manager at a local Indane Gas agency, noted that smaller 5 kg LPG cylinders remain accessible. He added that these can be refilled without the need for a registration passbook, offering a temporary workaround for those struggling to access regular supplies.
While the broader supply issue persists, such community-led efforts are providing critical support to vulnerable sections, helping them navigate the crisis without being forced to uproot their lives.
