Miranda House Students Protest Menu Changes Amid Gas Supply Issues
From parathas to packaged food: Miranda House students protest menu changes
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Students at Miranda House, a women's college in Delhi University, protested against significant changes to their hostel menu, which replaced traditional dishes with packaged food due to limited gas supply. The college administration stated that the changes were made in consultation with students following an advisory to cut gas usage.
- 01Miranda House students protested menu changes that replaced traditional food with packaged items.
- 02The college administration cited limited gas supply as the reason for the changes.
- 03Students reported a decrease in popular evening snacks and traditional meals.
- 04The administration claims the changes were made with student consent and not arbitrarily imposed.
- 05A meeting is scheduled for April 4 to discuss the ongoing concerns.
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Students at Miranda House in Delhi University protested this week after significant changes to their hostel menu were implemented. Traditional dishes such as parathas, pav bhaji, and chole bhature were replaced with sandwiches and packaged snacks due to a reported limitation in gas supply from GAIL (Gujarat State Gas Transmission Company). Messages from the hostel mess secretary indicated that meals would be simplified to conserve gas, with rotis available only at dinner. The college administration denied any arbitrary reductions, stating that the changes were made following discussions with students and an advisory to cut gas usage by 20%. Principal Bijayalaxmi Nanda emphasized that the college is not facing a gas crisis and that the menu was decided by students. However, students expressed dissatisfaction with the changes, noting a decline in the availability of popular snacks. In response to the protests, the administration has procured induction units to assist with cooking, although they may not meet the demand. A meeting is set for April 4 to further address the students' concerns.
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The menu changes affect the daily meals of around 300 students, limiting their access to traditional and nutritious food options.
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