Specialty

EcoRasoi is a sustainability-driven initiative focused on promoting clean, energy-efficient cooking practices through the adoption of induction cooktops.
The project addresses environmental concerns, rising fuel costs, and indoor air pollution by encouraging households to shift towards safe, modern, and eco-friendly cooking solutions.

Facts & Figures

• Project Location:Biratnagar
• Organized by:Rotary Club of Biratnagar Downtown
• Project Components:
  • Distribution of induction cooktops
  • Distribution of pressure cookers (3 litres)
  • Total Induction Cooktops Distributed:As per project allocation
  • Pressure Cookers Received:100 units (3 litres)
  • Support Partner:Chaudhary Foundation
  • Total Project Budget (Induction):NPR 4,80,000
  • Mode of Distribution:Community-based beneficiary selection and awareness with help of RCC and Members

Support: The project received valuable support from:

• Chaudhary Foundation, which generously contributed 100 pressure cookers (3 litres)as a gift, strengthening the project’s reach and impact.
• Rotary Club of Biratnagar Downtown, through planning, beneficiary identification, awareness, and execution.

Beneficiaries

• Primary Beneficiaries:
• Households adopting induction-based cooking
• Secondary Beneficiaries:
• Women responsible for daily cooking
• Families benefiting from reduced fuel costs and cleaner kitchens
• The wider community through reduced environmental impact with lesser deforestation & lesser smoke

Impact/Outcome

• Encouraged transition from conventional fuel-based cooking to clean energy alternatives
• Reduced indoor air pollution, contributing to better health outcomes
• Promoted energy efficiency and time-saving cooking practices
• Strengthened public awareness around sustainable living and climate responsibility

Sustainability

• Long-term usage of induction cooktops ensures continued environmental benefit
• Reduced dependence on LPG and firewood supports cost savings and emissions reduction
• Community awareness created through EcoRasoi promotes replication and peer adoption
• Partnership with corporate foundations strengthens future scalability of the project.