Efficient Paddy Husk Fuel
Paddy Husk Stove by Ashok Thakur (Bihar) Problem Addressed: Paddy husk is generally discarded as agricultural waste and is abundantly available in paddy growing regions. He observed that paddy husk could not be used effectively as fuel in conventional wood stoves. So, he modified the old stove developed for wood dust so as to use […]
Rocket Stove: Low-smoke cooking fuel using bio-waste
Rocket Stove by Abdul Kareem K. A. (Kerala) Problem Addressed: During the lockdown period, innovator Abdul Kareem K.A. thought how many people would be affected if the electricity and LPG supply were to stop one day? What alternative could be used to cook food? Even though traditional stoves are available in Kerala, many people hesitate […]
Biomass Gasifier System
Biomass Gasifier System by Rai Singh Dahiya (Rajasthan) Problem Addressed: The innovator found that increasing demand for diesel engines in agriculture may result in costlier energy source for small farmers due to rising cost of diesel. He decided to build a gasifier that could convert biomass into producer gas using hardwood pieces initially. Technology: The […]
