Cooking gas shortage hits college campuses in West Bengal, hostels turn to chulhas and simpler meals
TNN / Mar 13, 2026, 01:12 (IST)
Educational institutions in Kolkata are facing an acute LPG cylinder shortage, forcing some to revert to traditional chulhas for cooking. IIT-Kharagpur, housing 15,000 students, has begun using wooden ovens to conserve fuel. Other universities like Jadavpur and Presidency are also experiencing disruptions, with some kitchens temporarily closed or serving simpler meals to ration dwindling supplies.