Pune LPG Shortage: Free Meals for 5000+ Students Amidst Mess Closures

• LPG cylinder shortage forces Pune mess halls and hotels to close, severely impacting thousands of students.
• The 'Shankar Babanchi Madhukari' initiative by Shankar Maharaj Samadhi Trust provides free 'khichdi prasad' to students.
• Running for three years, the initiative feeds 5000-5500 students daily across three centers in Pune.
• Students apply with Aadhaar, income proof, and course details to receive an ID card for dignified assistance.
• Trustee Surendra Waikar confirms the meal service will continue uninterrupted, offering significant relief to students.