Mumbai, March 25 -- The ongoing West Asia conflict has begun affecting daily life in Mumbai, with a noticeable impact on the city's iconic dabbawala network.
As the shortage of cooking gas cylinders has led to the temporary closure of several hotels and small eateries across the city, this has directly affected the dabbawalas, who rely heavily on these establishments. Around 30 per cent of their customers depend on meals prepared by local mess services. With many of these food providers shutting down, the demand for tiffin delivery has declined significantly, putting the livelihood of dabbawalas at risk.
Known as Mumbai's lifeline for delivering hot meals on time, the dabbawala system has been operational for over 150 years. Nearly 1,500 ...