Pune's Student Mess Services Hit Hard by Gas Shortage, Affecting Competitive Exam Preparations

Pune's student mess services have been hit hard by the gas shortage caused by the war-like situation, with many eateries closed. This has made it difficult for students taking competitive exams to get nutritious food, adversely affecting their health and studies. The administration should immediately restore gas supply or provide alternative food arrangements to avoid academic loss. Vaibhav Lomte, competitive examiner Many messes are currently closed due to the unavailability of gas cylinders. Students preparing for competitive exams are forced to spend their days on other messes and hand carts, whatever they can find at the stalls. Some students are using electronic devices. Final semester exams of college students are still pending. Students are also stuck. Due to the closure of the mess, extra expenses are being incurred, which is unaffordable for ordinary students. Mahesh Gharebude, President, Competitive Exam Students Association.