Clean cooking initiative by Centre catching up fast
AP's decision to give electric induction stoves to Anganwadis lauded
Secretary women & Child Development, Government of India Anil Mallik along with Additional Secretary Lav Agarwal, addressing the stakeholders :File Photo
Vijayawada: The Centre's National Mission for Efficient and Clean Cooking under the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) is rapidly gaining momentum across the country, marking a transformative shift towards sustainable energy, economic efficiency and women’s welfare.
Several States and Union Territories—including Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, and Ladakh—have expressed strong interest in adopting tech-driven energy efficient (EE) induction cooking solutions.
The modern systems are not only safer and environmentally friendly but are also nearly 30% more efficient and significantly more economical than traditional LPG-based cooking methods.
Launched by the Ministry of Power previously by involving Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), NECP aims to deliver direct economic benefits to households, strengthen India’s clean energy ecosystem, and accelerate progress under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a proven track-record in implementing large-scale energy efficiency programmes such as Ujala and the Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP), EESL—a joint venture of Central Public Sector Undertakings has been designated as the national implementing agency for NECP.
EESL has initiated a focused action plan, including the establishment of dedicated state-level cells to aggregate demand and fast-track implementation.
Following high-level discussions with Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has taken decisive steps to roll out energy-efficient cooking solutions across the State.
Under Phase I, EESL has successfully supplied energy-efficient induction stoves along with quality utensils to 11,400 Anganwadi Centre’s (AWCs) in collaboration with the Women and Child Welfare Department. Independent third-party assessments have reported high satisfaction levels among beneficiaries.
Building on this success, Phase II has been initiated, with orders placed for supplying induction stoves to the remaining 44,346 AWCs—aiming for 100% coverage of all 55,746 centres.
