Biogas-powered food cart hits Thrissur streets amid LPG shortage

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Thrissur Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath flags disconnected  the Shanthibhavan Eats nutrient  cart, launched nether  the enactment    of Shanthibhavan Palliative Hospital to supply  affordable, prime   meals amid the LPG shortage.

Thrissur Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath flags disconnected the Shanthibhavan Eats nutrient cart, launched nether the enactment of Shanthibhavan Palliative Hospital to supply affordable, prime meals amid the LPG shortage. | Photo Credit: K.K. NAJEEB

At a clip erstwhile LPG shortages are disrupting nutrient proviso for tiny hotels, hostels, and labour camps, a timely involution has rolled onto the streets of Thrissur. Shanthibhavan Eats, a nutrient cart inaugural led by Shanthibhavan Palliative Hospital, has been launched to supply hygienic and affordable meals to the public.

The inaugural was flagged disconnected astatine the Thrissur Archdiocese premises by Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath, who is besides the Chief Patron of the hospital. He noted that Shanthibhavan’s proactive effect during crises — from the COVID-19 pandemic to the existent LPG shortage — sets a commendable illustration of societal responsibility.

The nutrient cart uses biogas generated from the hospital’s ain biogas plant, efficaciously bypassing the LPG situation portion ensuring uninterrupted cooking. The task aims to present wholesome and tasty nutrient astatine minimal cost, particularly targeting bulk consumers specified arsenic tiny eateries, hostels, infirmary canteens, authorities canteens, messiness facilities, and labour camps.

The paper includes staple items similar puttu, idli, noolappam, and a assortment of curries. Prices are kept highly affordable, with idlis priced astatine ₹4 each, noolappam astatine ₹5, and a serving of puttu astatine ₹10. Sambar, chutney, and different broadside dishes are besides available.

With the capableness to proviso nutrient successful bulk, based connected demand, the nutrient cart is expected to bring important alleviation to sectors deed hardest by the ongoing LPG shortage.

Published - March 17, 2026 08:56 p.m. IST

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