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Improved Cookstoves, India (Assam / Madhya Pradesh)

This VCS-registered project delivers cleaner, safer and more efficient cookstoves to rural households across Assam and Madhya Pradesh, reporting over 72,000 stoves deployed as of 2023, with stove efficiency converting over 36% of wood energy into usable heat.

Assam and Madhya Pradesh, IndiaImproved cookstoveVerified Carbon Standard (VCS)
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OperatorLocal distribution/training partners, credit purchase supported by Anthesis Group
EcosystemImproved cookstove
StandardVerified Carbon Standard (VCS)
StatusActive
LocationAssam and Madhya Pradesh, India
Overview

Inside the project

Cleaner, safer and more efficient cookstoves are delivered to rural households across India to reduce emissions and improve community wellbeing.

As of 2023, over 72,000 improved cookstoves had been deployed, with an expected 353,863 tCO2e lifetime emissions reduction.

72,000+ cookstoves
Deployed as of 2023
353,863 tCO2e
Expected lifetime reduction
36%+ efficiency
Wood energy converted to heat

Objectives

  • Deploy improved cookstoves across Assam and Madhya Pradesh
  • Reduce emissions and improve household wellbeing

Approach

  • Local distribution and training partners deploy the cookstoves; Anthesis Group supports the project through carbon-credit purchases.

Sources

Inspect 2 sources
  1. anthesisgroup.com ↗https://www.anthesisgroup.com/carbon-projects/improved-cookstoves-in-india/
  2. climateimpact.com ↗https://www.climateimpact.com/global-projects/improved-cookstoves-india/

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