New Delhi: Infosys informed its employees across Chennai, Bengaluru and Pune offices that there would be a cut in menu at the company’s cafeterias due
to shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. The company described it as a temporary disruption, due to the ongoing fuel crisis in India and around the world, amidst the US-Israel versus Iran war.
Operational adjustments needed: Company in email to employees
In an email sent to employees, Infosys said that it was dealing with an “impending situation”, related to the availability of LPG, prompting operational adjustments, from March 12 onwards, reported moneycontrol.com.
The company said that as a result of shortage of LPGs in the kitchens certain food items on the menu of the office cafeteria are being withdrawn. They added that live cooking counters will also be discontinued, till further notice.
The live cooking counters at the Infosys offices across India, generally serve hot omelettes and dosas. These will now not be available at the Infosys canteens/cafeterias as hotels and commercial establishments are now shifting away from cooking such dishes which need to be cooked on high gas flame.
The Bengaluru Campus of Infosys sees a footfall of 20,000 daily at its Development Centre. The issue basically stems from a government guideline regarding usage of commercial LPGs amidst the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
The Pune employees of Infosys received an email saying that the food vendors at the office are currently receiving reduced supply of LPG from their respective providers. This meant that all food courts in the offices would operate with reduced menus and food would be sourced from an external central kitchen. They would also increase the use of biofuel and electrical appliances for cooking food, it added.
The employees were also advised against planning any events which needed catering arrangements to be made at the office. They were also asked to bring home cooked food for their lunch breaks.
Similarly at the Chennai office too, certain food items will not be available.
Advisory to restaurants
Meanwhile, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has issued an advisory to all restaurants to conserve fuel. They have been asked to conserve LPG and adopt operational continuity measures.
The advisory comes as several eateries across cities in India are struggling with LPG supplies. Many have even been forced to shut shop, amid the current crisis.
The NRAI asked hotels and eateries to adopt measures like batch cooking, soaking grains like rice and legumes to reduce cooking time and make dishes which require low heat.
