Anand Mahindra’s tweet helps Tamil Nadu woman selling idlis for Re 1 each get gas connection

Mahindra took to Twitter to thank the agency for their support to her small but impactful business and reiterated his promise to help with the refill. "As I have already stated, I am happy to support her continuing costs of using LPG," he wrote.

Local suppliers of Bharat Petroleum reached out to the woman and presented her with stove and cylinder.

Business tycoon Anand Mahindra is not just known for his penchant for witty tweets and sharing innovative ideas on Twitter, but also reaching out to those who are involved in goodwill work. Recently, one of his tweets helped an elderly woman who runs an idli shop in Tamil Nadu get an LPG connection.

He recently shared a news video of 80-year-old Kamalathal, who sells idlis in Combaitore district for just Re 1 each. She has been serving idlis for the last 30 years at a low cost so that daily wage workers can afford them.

Praising the octogenarian for her service, Mahindra also expressed concern over her using firewood as fuel. “I notice she still uses a wood-burning stove. If anyone knows her I’d be happy to ‘invest’ in her business & buy her an LPG fueled stove,” he wrote online.

One of those humbling stories that make you wonder if everything you do is even a fraction as impactful as the work of people like Kamalathal. I notice she still uses a wood-burning stove.If anyone knows her I’d be happy to ‘invest’ in her business & buy her an LPG fueled stove. pic.twitter.com/Yve21nJg47

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 10, 2019

Many lauded Mahindra for his proposal but said that she ran her shop using firewood as it’s cheap or available for free. While others argued that getting a gas connection is easy but refilling the cylinder might be an issue for her.

I’m happy to support the continued supply of LPG. Our company teams in the area will, I’m sure, be happy to provide assistance too. https://t.co/ccUnIBCfGN

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 11, 2019

The wood smoke isn’t good for her health. She can make the choice though. https://t.co/Kcw7ByvRu4

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 11, 2019

As the tweet went viral, it even caught the eye of the local LPG distributors who reached out to the woman and provided her with a stove and cylinder. It even garnered praise from Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gases, Dharmendra Pradhan.

Salute the spirit and commitment of Kamalathal. Glad to having helped her through local OMC officers in getting LPG connection.

Society must empower such hard working people who defy all odds. https://t.co/ZBCsnPqdpA

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) September 11, 2019

Mahindra took to Twitter to thank the agency for their support and reiterated his promise to help with the refill. “As I have already stated, I am happy to support her continuing costs of using LPG,” he wrote.

This is superb. Thank you Bharat Gas Coimbatore for giving this gift of health to Kamalathal.
As I have already stated, I am happy to support her continuing costs of using LPG…And thank you @dpradhanbjp for your concern and thoughtfulness https://t.co/tpHEDxA0R3

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 11, 2019

People were touched by the gesture of the LPG company and also thanked Mahindra for catering a positive change.

It is people like @anandmahindra who are making this platform a beautiful place to stay. Twitter is making it possible to keep humanity alive.

Social service is not just about spending your CSR funds on painting school buildings. This gesture from Anand sir is more value add. https://t.co/jWcrKeR0pL

— Sagar Goud(SG) (@Sagar4BJP) September 12, 2019

There are people like @anandmahindra who use SM as a positive tool to make a #NewIndia. Thank you Sir 🙏 https://t.co/9SoOeSXt4p

— Vishal A. Singh (@Vishal_FilmBuff) September 12, 2019

This is what #Twitter can do. Great job @BPCLimited and #AlwaysInspiring @anandmahindra . https://t.co/XdXhcOW6pU

— మీరుంటే బాగుండేది (@rajtsekhar) September 12, 2019

Kindness and empathy is beautiful!!!!🙏🌸💕 https://t.co/IuVY2Wfx5p

— Saroj Mayadev (@sarojmayadev) September 12, 2019

People like you make me come to twitter for inspiration and believe that things can get better.

— vikram panwar (@tango395) September 11, 2019

Spotting a philanthropist, gymnasts, singers, and artists, through the help of social media, has become a phenomenon.. Thanks to all who follow up and support them. Look forward to finding hidden talents in S&T.. 👍

— SVer (स्वर) (@Sandeep_1966) September 12, 2019

In this ever changing ( not always for the better world) sir you are truly a right spot with your unique tweets, restoring our faith in humanity

— Indrani chakraverty (@Indrani04916997) September 12, 2019