BIOMASS COOKSTOVE PROJECT IN JHARKHAND
CLEAN COOKING
Project Overview
This project targets socially deprived communities in Jharkhand, India, to replace inefficient traditional cooking stoves with improved cookstoves (ICS). The initiative aims to mitigate indoor air pollution, reduce health risks, and support sustainable development through enhanced energy efficiency.
Key Objectives
Replace traditional stoves with improved cookstoves to reduce health and environmental risks.
Improve the well-being of women and children affected by indoor air pollution.
Promote sustainable and efficient cooking technologies.
Project Details
Title:
Biomass Cookstove Project in Jharkhand
Type:
Energy Efficiency-Domestic (Improved Cookstoves)
Project Location:
Jharkhand, India
Duration:
10 years
Carbon Standard:
Verra – Verified Carbon Standard
Methodology:
VMR0006
Certification Status:
1st Verification Completed (Period: 01/09/2020 to 31/03/2023)
Partnerships and Stakeholders
Key Collaborators and Local Stakeholders:
SIDHA, FCF India
Role of Community:
Active participation in adopting improved cookstoves for cleaner and more efficient cooking practices.
Projects Impact
Annual Impacts (Key Metrics)
5839
TOTAL IMPROVED COOKSTOVES DISTRIBUTED
138,060 tCO2eq
EXPECTED CARBON CREDITS
13,806 tCO2eq
AVERAGE ANNUAL
CREDITS
Over the project period
Alignment with SDGs
Community Impact
- Reduces indoor air pollution, improving health outcomes for women and children.agriculture.
- Reduces time spent on fuelwood collection, empowering women and children.
- Benefits marginalized households by providing clean and affordable cooking solutions.
Climate Impact
- Reduces deforestation by replacing traditional stoves with energy-efficient alternatives.
Challenges & Solutions
Problems Addressed by the Project:
Health risks caused by indoor air pollution from traditional cooking stoves.
Environmental degradation from deforestation.
Implemented Solutions:
Distributed improved cookstoves tailored to community needs
Conducted community training programs to promote adoption and proper usage of ICS.
