3.2.4 Three potholes multipurpose ICS
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Figure 3.11: Three potholes multipurpose ICS
Source: AEPC
Year of dissemination
Cost
Quantity disseminated
Technological description
Disseminated regions
Advantages
Disadvantages
Major organisations involved in
promotion/dissemination
Early 90s onwards
NRs. 150 to 250 (but varies with size and base construction)
Few
NA
Mid hills as well as in Terai, especially in mid hills. The third
pothole is used to burn charcoal for heating purpose.
Flexibility in design (stove and pothole size), low cost, easy
construction and smoke removal from kitchen. Higher efficiency
and 40 per cent fuel wood saving and time saving compared to
traditional fuel wood stoves.
Constructed only by trained promoters and not available in the
market. Not suitable for space heating.
NICSP of AEPC/ESAP with support from GOs, I/NGOs and CBOs.