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The residential smokeless chulha is an improved, fuel-efficient biomass stove for home kitchens. It burns firewood or biomass more efficiently, reducing harmful smoke emissions that cause respiratory illnesses, especially for women and children in rural households.
How it works: A dual-chamber combustion system with optimized airflow ensures complete burning of fuel. A chimney directs smoke outside, creating a cleaner, healthier cooking environment.
Why it’s essential: Indoor air pollution is a major cause of health problems in rural areas. This design not only protects health but also reduces fuel consumption, easing the burden on forests and household expenses.
This larger-capacity smokeless chulha is designed for community kitchens, restaurants, and institutions, maintaining the same efficiency and health benefits as the residential model but scaled up for heavy use.
How it works: A larger combustion chamber, better insulation, and high-heat efficiency minimize fuel usage and reduce indoor smoke levels, even in continuous cooking operations.
Why it’s essential: Institutions that cook for many people consume large amounts of fuel and expose cooks to prolonged smoke. This innovation lowers operational costs and improves working conditions.
Personal weather stations are compact, automated systems that record local weather data, such as temperature, humidity, rainfall, and wind speed.
How it works: Sensors capture atmospheric data, which can be stored or transmitted for analysis.
Why it’s essential: Localized weather monitoring provides more accurate data than relying only on distant meteorological stations. This supports agriculture, disaster preparedness, and climate education in communities.
The solar tunnel dryer is a sustainable way to preserve fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices while retaining nutrition, color, and flavor. The improved design enhances airflow and speeds up drying time.
How it works: Sunlight enters through a transparent cover, heating air inside the tunnel. The warm air circulates, absorbing moisture from food placed on trays. Vents allow the moist air to escape, ensuring consistent drying.
Why it’s essential: It reduces post-harvest losses, supports small-scale farmers and entrepreneurs, and avoids the carbon emissions linked to electric or fuel-powered dryers.
The rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall in a specific location, offering precise data for local use.
How it works: A funnel collects rainwater into a graduated container marked in millimetres, making it easy to track rainfall levels.
Why it’s essential: Reliable, localized rainfall data is critical for water management, crop planning, and environmental education—especially in areas dependent on seasonal rains.
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