Bhubaneswar, April 9 -- A worsening LPG crisis is prompting a reverse migration of labourers in Odisha's Ganjam district, with thousands of migrant workers returning to their villages as the soaring prices of LPG make survival in cities increasingly difficult. The situation has escalated in recent weeks, with many workers abandoning their long-held jobs in cities to head back to their homes.

The impact of the LPG shortage is particularly visible at gas depots, where long queues have become a common sight. Customers are forced to wait for hours in an attempt to procure LPG cylinders, underscoring the growing shortage and affordability concerns. Migrant workers are among the hardest hit, as the rising cost of gas adds to their already stre...