About 400 people have participated in the awareness programme. 30 people have been trained in kitchen improvement and the beneficiaries have participated in improving 27 kitchens, 10 large stoves and installing 400 ?Anagi? stoves.
According to the capacity of the organization and the scope that has to be covered, this would not be possible.
Project sustainability
Both improved stoves and improved kitchens offer fewer burdens on the housewives and they are keen to maintain the benefits provided to them. It also has a good demonstrative effect.
Replication of project activities
It was observed that after the termination of the project, others who were not direct beneficiaries of the project has shown interest in adopting the activities introduced by the project.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
The 10 improved large stoves constructed by the project will serve the families in facilitating household industries and help generate additional income and make their lives sustainable. The improved kitchens also reduce indoor pollution and ultimately reduce the exposure to toxic emissions thus reducing the incidence of wood smoke related ailments and ultimately reduce expenditure incurred on medical treatment.
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
The 400 people who participated in the awareness programmes had been made aware of the consequences of toxic emissions and their impact towards global warming.
Gender Focus
The improved stoves and improved kitchens are used mainly by the housewives and the reduction in smoke levels would reduce risks of wood smoke related diseases. The reduction I the usage of firewood will also reduce the burden of fetching firewood, saves time and ease the cooking operations.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
The participants of this project are village communities. About 20 families of Potter caste were also participated in the project.
Policy Impact
The project is aimed at reducing global warming and hence it relates to the policies adopted to reduce such effects.
Policy Influence
The project is aimed at reducing global warming and hence it relates to the policies adopted to reduce such effects.
Capacity - Building Component
Training has been provided to 30 beneficiaries in stove construction and kitchen improvement.
Project Results
Firewood Consumption in Large Stoves for Household Industries:
As for the 10 large stoves constructed for the household industries, the firewood used by the beneficiaries prior to the introduction of improved stoves were compared with that of the firewood used by the improved stoves. The results obtained from 5 stoves are as follows:
Firewood and Time Saving in Large Improved Stoves:
Case No. Amount of firewood used (grams) Firewood saving % Time taken (minutes) Time saving %
Traditional stove Improved stove Traditional stove Improved stove
1 4702 2103 2599 55.3 227 130 97 42.7
2 4225 1985 2240 53.0 235 136 99 42.1
3 4801 2061 2740 57.1 243 142 101 41.6
4 3285 1607 1678 51.1 183 121 62 33.8
5 4057 1780 2277 56.1 246 145 101 41.1
Benefits of the Kitchen Improvement Programme Observed by he Community:
Under the above activity, the project improved 27 kitchens within the project area. It had been no possibility in measuring the benefits quantitatively; however people?s perceptions, especially of the house wives were obtained after discussion carried out with them. Every one of them expressed their satisfaction on the improved kitchen and its benefits were stated. According to their observations, the improved kitchen provides a much comfortable environment with less smoke accumulation due to the ventilation and chimneys provided by the project. The properly placed and located kitchen objects and other items provide the house wife the easy access with less movement. The time saving and firewood saving are other benefits observed in an improved kitchen. The improved kitchen is less moist and clean and is also devoid of pests and other intruders. The children spend more time with mother in an improved kitchen and it provides a place for them to study. It also promotes the habit of cleanliness and the use of hot water.
Benefits of the ?Anagi? Improved Stove:
The ?Anagi? Improved Cook Stoves provided by the project has become very much beneficial for the users. They save cooking time by about 40% and saves firewood nearly 50%. They are convenient to use without causing much stress as the traditional stoves and its two-pot nature has enable them to keep a kettle of water when one stove is not in use, thus cultivating the habit of using hot water which is hygienic. It also emits less smoke and is much safer than the traditional stove where indoor pollution much more less.
