Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated measures to strengthen logistical support for the smooth functioning of its flagship Aahaar programme, with a focus on ensuring uninterrupted supply of cooking gas across the state.
The Housing and Urban Development Department has issued directives to streamline supply chains and reinforce coordination mechanisms essential for the operation of Aahaar kitchens. The move is aimed at preventing disruptions in meal preparation and maintaining consistent service delivery for beneficiaries.
Director of Municipal Administration Arindam Dakua has written to district Collectors, Municipal Commissioners, and heads of Aahaar societies, urging them to assess cooking gas availability in their respective areas and ensure close coordination with suppliers and distributors. Officials have been asked to take timely and proactive steps to address potential shortages.
Currently, around 170 Aahaar Kendras, supported by nearly 90 centralised kitchens, provide affordable and nutritious meals to thousands of people daily across Odisha, making the programme a key component of the state’s urban welfare framework.
The latest directive underscores the government’s emphasis on strengthening last-mile logistics and inter-agency coordination to enhance operational resilience. Authorities expect the measures to further stabilise service delivery and uphold the programme’s objective of ensuring food security and dignified access to meals for urban populations
