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    Voices · India › Tamil Nadu › Salem › Jalakandapuram › Kuppamuthu Valavu

    What people in Kuppamuthu Valavu are saying

    1 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.

    “I am a housewife at home. Gas shortage is very difficult for us. If our gas runs out and we book it, it takes 60 days to get it. Even if we book, it takes more than 10-15 days to get it. Also, because it's sold on the black market, we don't get it properly because it's a village. It's very difficult for firewood. Firewood prices have also increased. Due to gas shortage, firewood prices have also increased a lot, so we can't buy that either. Gas shortage is very difficult for us. Cooking itself is very hard. Don't know what to do.”

    “நான் வீட்ல இல்லத்தரசியா இருக்கிறேன். எங்களுக்கு கேஸ் தட்டுப்பாடுங்கறது ரொம்ப சிரமமாத்தான் இருக்குது. கேஸ் இப்ப எங்களுக்கு காலியாச்சுன்னா புக் பண்ணோம்னா 60 நாள் ஆயிடுது கிடைக்கிறதுக்கு. புக் பண்ணாலும் 10 நாள் 15 நாளைக்கு மேல ஆயிடுது கிடைக்கிறது. அதுவும் கள்ளச்சந்தியில வித்துறதுனால அதுவும் சரியா கிடைக்க மாட்டேங்குது கிராமம்ங்கறதுனால. விறகுக்கு ரொம்ப சிரமமா இருக்குது. விறகு விறகுக்கும் விலையேறிப்போச்சு. கேஸ் தட்டுப்பாடுங்கறதுனால விறகும் ரொம்ப விலையேறுனதுனால அதுவும் வாங்க முடியல எங்களால. ரொம்ப சிரமமாத்தான் இருக்குது எங்களுக்கு கேஸ் தட்டுப்பாடுங்கறது. சமைக்கிறதே ரொம்ப கஷ்டமாதான் இருக்குது. என்ன பண்றதுன்னு தெரியல.”

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    Divagar N· Kuppamuthu Valavu🥘 ⛽ 😩
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    What the community is telling us🌧️ Strained

    Nearby, a significant concern has emerged regarding severe gas shortages, particularly impacting households in villages. Residents report extremely long waiting periods for gas cylinders, often exceeding 10-15 days, and sometimes up to 60 days ⏳ after booking. This scarcity is exacerbated by black market sales, making it incredibly difficult for families to access essential cooking fuel. As a direct consequence, firewood prices have skyrocketed, placing an additional financial burden on already struggling households. Addressing these distribution inefficiencies and ensuring a reliable, fairly priced supply of cooking gas is crucial for improving daily life 💡.

    Gas ShortageCooking Fuel AccessibilityBlack Market SalesFirewood Price IncreaseRural Household Hardship
    What could help
    ⛽Investigate and streamline the gas distribution system to reduce delivery times and combat black market sales, ensuring equitable access for all residents, especially in rural areas.
    🔥Develop contingency plans or subsidies for alternative cooking fuel options during periods of gas scarcity to mitigate the impact of rising firewood prices on vulnerable households.

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