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Government's Bakery Ban Threatens Mumbai's Beloved Pav Bread

5/25/2025

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Mumbai's beloved pav bread is at risk of disappearing as the government considers banning wood-fired bakeries over pollution issues. Critics claim this move unfairly targets small businesses while neglecting bigger polluters. Bakers stress the pav's cultural importance and affordability, warning that cleaner fuel alternatives could drive up prices, hurting the working-class families who depend on this staple.

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Mumbai's beloved pav bread is at risk of disappearing as the government considers banning wood-fired bakeries over pollution issues. Critics claim this move unfairly targets small businesses while neglecting bigger polluters. Bakers stress the pav's cultural importance and affordability, warning that cleaner fuel alternatives could drive up prices, hurting the working-class families who depend on this staple.