The LPG crisis has reached the kitchens of King George Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, where patients are now receiving only two rotis instead of the standard four typically served with their meals of dal and sabzi. The disruption in the supply of commercial gas cylinders has forced kitchen operators to reduce the amount of rotis served while increasing rice, leading to complaints from patients about insufficient food.

The repercussions of this gas crisis are not limited to just the patients but extend to various hostels within KGMU, where kitchen operations have also been severely affected. On Wednesday, some mess facilities barely managed to prepare meals, and many students were compelled to seek food elsewhere due to the inadequate servings. Mess operators have expressed concern that without a prompt resumption of gas supplies, continuing meal services will become increasingly challenging.

The increase in rice servings has turned into a significant issue for many patients, especially those who are advised against consuming rice due to their medical conditions. This reduction in roti servings poses a dilemma for patients, highlighting the broader implications of the ongoing LPG crisis not just on meals but also on patient health and wellbeing at KGMU.