Unnat Chulha launched
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 29 2016 :
Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul Modak Hrisheekesh Arvind
launched a clean energy alternative lighting and cooking device
'Unnat Chulha' at town hall, Ukhrul.
The Ministry of Renewable Energy, GoI in partnership
with MANIREDA- Government of Manipur introduced
the Unnat Chulha/ smokeless stove for the first time in
Manipur under the theme "Go Green".
The smokeless stoves come two sizes "family size and
community size" and are being marketed at subsidized rate
to encourage clean environment.
Speaking as the chief guest of the launching programme,
the Deputy Commissioner lauded the initiative taken to
reduce indoor pollution and to keep a check on uncon-
trolled felling of trees.
He urged the gathering to cultivate
a sense of saving energy and to preserve forest in order
to protect the environment crisis.
L Manglem Singh, Director MANIREDA, who at-
tended as the guest of honour, highlighted the advantages
of the new smokeless stove/Unnat Chulha.
The launching of smokeless stove/ Unnat Chulha was
organized by VVD MF/ SEAT.
Over 650 individuals from 130 SHG groups of Ukhrul
district attended the launching programme.