Bengaluru: Employees at Infosys campuses may have to skip some of their favourite food items for a few days as disruptions in commercial LPG supply have started
affecting food court operations. The company has issued advisories to employees at its development centres in Bengaluru, Pune and Chennai, informing them that food court services will operate with limited menu options due to the shortage of cooking gas. An advisory sent to employees in Bengaluru said, “As you may be aware, we are amid an impending situation regarding availability of commercial LPG. Owing to this, our food-court operations will be realigned effective March 12. Certain offerings will be limited, including withdrawal of live counter options, until further notice.” Because of the shortage, vendors operating food courts inside the campuses are receiving less LPG from their suppliers. This has made it difficult for them to cook food at full capacity. At the Pune campus, some cooked food will now be sourced from vendors’ external central kitchens. The company is also increasing the use of alternative cooking methods such as electrical appliances and biofuel to manage the situation. Employees have also been advised to avoid planning events on campus that require internal catering. The advisory also encourages employees to bring food from home wherever possible.
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At the Chennai campus, the advisory noted that some food items may not be available for the time being due to LPG supply constraints.
Vendors are trying to arrange alternative solutions so that services can continue with minimal disruption. The advisory said the full menu will be restored once LPG supplies become stable again.
“A small adjustment at an individual level can collectively make a meaningful impact, and we truly appreciate your cooperation and understanding,” the advisory said.
The company said it is closely monitoring the situation and is in touch with LPG suppliers and food court operators to manage the issue.
Infosys campuses also have facilities to process organic waste such as food and garden waste using biogas plants and organic waste converters. The biogas produced from these plants is used in food court kitchens, while the compost generated is used for landscaping within the campuses.
