Kota Gas Crisis: Commercial Cylinder Ban Sparks Chaos for Hostels, Messes

• A ban on commercial gas cylinders in Kota has caused widespread chaos, severely impacting hostels, messes, restaurants, and hotels.
• Thousands of students' meals are at risk in the education hub Kota, as food preparation relies heavily on commercial gas cylinders.
• Areas like Jawahar Nagar, Landmark City, Indira Vihar, and Coral Park are particularly affected, with operators resorting to the black market.
• Mess operator Vijay Jain submitted a memorandum to the Collector, warning of operational difficulties if supply isn't normalized soon.
• Business owners and the public urge the government to restore supply quickly to prevent disruption of daily life and commercial activities.