Empowering Rural Families with Smoke-Free, Sustainable Cooking Solutions
Under its ongoing environmental initiatives, Dikshya Foundation, in collaboration with local authorities and partner organizations, has successfully introduced Improved Cooking Stoves (Sudharieko Chulo) in Jyamrung Village, Neelakantha-11, Dhading. This project aims to address health hazards, reduce environmental impact, and offer a sustainable cooking alternative for families in remote areas.
🔥 Why Sudharieko Chulo?
Traditional open-fire stoves are widely used in Nepal’s rural households. However, they pose serious health and environmental challenges:
- Excessive firewood consumption
- Indoor air pollution
- Respiratory diseases caused by prolonged smoke exposure
To combat these issues, Sudharieko Chulo was introduced as a low-cost, efficient, and cleaner alternative that uses less firewood and produces minimal smoke.
🛠️ Locally Made, Community-Friendly
These stoves are designed using locally available and affordable materials such as:
- Bricks
- Mud
- Iron rods
- Recycled materials
Their simple design makes them easy to build and maintain, allowing rural families to adopt them without needing expensive tools or technologies.
💚 Health & Environmental Benefits
The impact of improved stoves is significant:
- Reduces indoor smoke, improving air quality inside homes
- Lowers risk of respiratory illnesses, especially for women and children
- Decreases firewood consumption, supporting forest conservation
- Saves time and energy, reducing the burden of firewood collection
👨👩👧👦 Impact on the Community
As of now, 150 families in Jyamrung village have received and installed Sudharieko Chulo. Women have shared positive feedback, highlighting how this small change has brought big improvements in daily life, cooking efficiency, and health.
“I used to cough all day from the smoke. Since switching to the new stove, my kitchen is cleaner, and I feel healthier.”
— Dhan Kumari Dhamala, Jyamrung Village
🌱 A Step Toward a Greener and Healthier Future
The Improved Cooking Stove Program is part of Dikshya Foundation’s broader commitment to:
- Environmental conservation
- Women’s health and empowerment
- Sustainable community development
With the success in Dhading, we aim to expand this program to other rural regions in Nepal, ensuring that safe and sustainable cooking becomes a reality for all.
🤝 Support & Collaboration
This initiative is made possible through collaboration with:
- Local Government of Neelakantha-11, Dhading
- Partner NGOs and donors
- Community members who volunteered their time and effort
Together, we are creating healthier homes—one stove at a time.
📞 Want to support or partner with us in expanding this initiative?
Feel free to contact us or email at admin@dikshya.org.np
Empowering Rural Families with Smoke-Free, Sustainable Cooking Solutions
Under its ongoing environmental initiatives, Dikshya Foundation, in collaboration with local authorities and partner organizations, has successfully introduced Improved Cooking Stoves (Sudharieko Chulo) in Jyamrung Village, Neelakantha-11, Dhading. This project aims to address health hazards, reduce environmental impact, and offer a sustainable cooking alternative for families in remote areas.
🔥 Why Sudharieko Chulo?
Traditional open-fire stoves are widely used in Nepal’s rural households. However, they pose serious health and environmental challenges:
- Excessive firewood consumption
- Indoor air pollution
- Respiratory diseases caused by prolonged smoke exposure
To combat these issues, Sudharieko Chulo was introduced as a low-cost, efficient, and cleaner alternative that uses less firewood and produces minimal smoke.
🛠️ Locally Made, Community-Friendly
These stoves are designed using locally available and affordable materials such as:
- Bricks
- Mud
- Iron rods
- Recycled materials
Their simple design makes them easy to build and maintain, allowing rural families to adopt them without needing expensive tools or technologies.
💚 Health & Environmental Benefits
The impact of improved stoves is significant:
- Reduces indoor smoke, improving air quality inside homes
- Lowers risk of respiratory illnesses, especially for women and children
- Decreases firewood consumption, supporting forest conservation
- Saves time and energy, reducing the burden of firewood collection
👨👩👧👦 Impact on the Community
As of now, 150 families in Jyamrung village have received and installed Sudharieko Chulo. Women have shared positive feedback, highlighting how this small change has brought big improvements in daily life, cooking efficiency, and health.
“I used to cough all day from the smoke. Since switching to the new stove, my kitchen is cleaner, and I feel healthier.”
— Dhan Kumari Dhamala, Jyamrung Village
🌱 A Step Toward a Greener and Healthier Future
The Improved Cooking Stove Program is part of Dikshya Foundation’s broader commitment to:
- Environmental conservation
- Women’s health and empowerment
- Sustainable community development
With the success in Dhading, we aim to expand this program to other rural regions in Nepal, ensuring that safe and sustainable cooking becomes a reality for all.
🤝 Support & Collaboration
This initiative is made possible through collaboration with:
- Local Government of Neelakantha-11, Dhading
- Partner NGOs and donors
- Community members who volunteered their time and effort
Together, we are creating healthier homes—one stove at a time.
📞 Want to support or partner with us in expanding this initiative?
Feel free to contact us or email at admin@dikshya.org.np
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