The staff at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) headquarters in New Delhi have been facing difficulties for over two weeks as their office canteen remains closed due to a lack of LPG cylinders and soaring prices. The canteen, which used to serve breakfast and snacks to 150 employees daily, had to shut down because of the gas shortage, forcing staff members to seek meals outside the premises. Despite this, the canteen serving athletes at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium remains unaffected by the LPG crisis, ensuring that players are not inconvenienced.
Reports indicate that the canteen within the SAI campus at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium has been non-operational for almost a month due to the vendor’s inability to cope with the escalating LPG costs. Initially, the vendor attempted to provide only tea in light of the gas scarcity, but eventually ceased all services as procuring gas at inflated prices became unsustainable. Athletes training at the stadium, however, continue to receive their meals at the venue’s mess, which caters exclusively to sportspersons, ensuring their routine remains uninterrupted.
The surge in LPG prices in the country is attributed to the conflict between Israel/USA and Iran, impacting not only crude oil production but also disrupting the supply chain as vessels transporting oil navigate through the affected region. The situation has led to significant challenges for the SAI headquarters’ staff, who have been compelled to seek food from external sources due to the prolonged closure of their office canteen.
