Mumbai s dabbawalas, known for their efficient lunchbox delivery system, have been hit hard by the pandemic, with their numbers dropping from 5,000 to 1,000. The lockdown and changes in consumer behavior have severely impacted their business, with offices and schools barring access and people opting to carry their own food. The Mumbai dabbawala association is now looking at alternative jobs, and the railways are considering reserving a luggage compartment for senior citizens due to the decline in dabbawala commuters. The dabbawalas are calling for support from corporate offices and MNCs to revive their livelihood. | Latest News India
Mumbai, India Weaving through the throng on a hot May afternoon, Kiran Gavande had a determined look on his face, despite the sweat that trickled down from his head. This wasn’t a routine trip to the market in Mumbai’s Lal Baug neighbourhood for Mr Gavande. Instead of buying onions and tomatoes, he was searching for
The dabbawalas have earlier sent a white cotton shawl and traditional Puneri Pagadi head gear, ahead of the grand coronation ceremony King Charles III London on May 6.
Mumbai Dabbawala Association paid a heartfelt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at Byculla railway station today, Subhash Talekar, the president of Mumbai Dabbawala Association, said in a statement