Govt plans push for electric stoves to reduce LPG dependence
Mint·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
India is expanding electric cooking stove adoption through the National Efficient Cooking Programme to reduce liquefied petroleum gas dependence amid West Asia conflict-related shortages. Energy Efficiency Services Ltd plans zero-interest loans via multilateral institutions like World Bank and ADB, with interest subsidies for economically weaker consumers. Induction cooktop sales increased 30 times in two days following shortages. EESL has tenders for 600,000 units across multiple phases.
Key Entities
Energy Efficiency Services LtdNational Efficient Cooking ProgrammeWorld BankADBLPG shortageIndiaWest Asia warinduction stoves