Parle-G biscuit production halts at Khamgaon unit A factory in Khamgaon, operated by Shivangi Bakers—a unit manufacturing Parle-G biscuits and cream products under a job-work arrangement—has suspended operations for the past five days due to a severe shortage of LPG. Factory owner Abhay Agrawal stated that the facility’s two large industrial ovens, which rely entirely on LPG for production, have been unable to function since March 11 following disrupted gas supplies. The shutdown has affected more than 500 workers employed at the site, with management currently paying them half their salaries. Agrawal warned that a prolonged disruption could jeopardize both the livelihoods of employees and the future of the factory. The unit typically consumes around three metric tonnes of LPG daily to produce 60 tonnes of Parle-G biscuits and 20 tonnes of strawberry cream. These biscuits are distributed across the Vidarbha region. Agrawal noted that the factory’s production capacity is significant, but the ongoing LPG crisis has brought operations to a standstill. Inside the facility, stacks of empty commercial gas cylinders were observed, highlighting the severity of the supply crunch. Workers’ representatives have appealed to Maharashtra’s state minister for labour and the local BJP MLA, Akash Fundkar, to intervene and restore gas supplies. Labour representative Deepak Haridas Sultane emphasized the urgency of government action to prevent a prolonged shutdown. The situation underscores the critical role of LPG in industrial operations and the vulnerability of manufacturing units to supply chain disruptions. The LPG shortage has broader implications, affecting not only the factory but also other sectors reliant on the gas.#shivangi_bakers #khamgaon #abhay_agrawal #vidarbha #maharashtra_labour_minister
