Top up grant 2023-2024

An Extension of the Going Global Partnerships Industry-Academia Collaborative Grant 2022-23
Funded by the British Council

The top-up grant from the British Council complemented and expanded the effectd of our clean cookstove project, in proposals of better health and living standards, reduction of carbon footprint, and economic uplift of the rural geography.

Overview of the Top-Up Grant Initiative:

The top-up grant, sponsored by the British Council, helped scale up the clean cookstove project to further beneficiary, thereby increasing the project’s effectiveness and relevance. This additional support allowed us to significantly broaden the scope of our activities, reaching a larger audience and making the project more influential.

The core objective of the top-up grant was to leverage the gains and findings of our initial phase, thereby amplifying our efforts to create a sustainable and scalable framework for adoption of clean cooking practices in the rural sectors. The availability of this extension has helped us to gather extensive health and environmental data over different seasons. These statistics were valuable in demonstrating us the more quantifiable impact of the new cookstoves and help refine our approach with real-world responses. The results of this project as well as the methodologies used were shared at international conferences & published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, thereby contributing to the global discourse on clean cooking solutions and indoor air pollution worldwide. This intervention not only accomplished its immediate goals, but also laid a strong foundation for sustained growth and expansion of clean cookstoves across villages rural India.

Activities & Timeline:

Key Accomplishments:

Outcomes & Success Stories:

Empowering Rural Women: Through the top-up grant, rural women were trained to produce biomass pellets from agricultural residues, opening new avenues for self-employment.
Transforming Rural Cooking: The improved biomass cookstoves replaced traditional smoky stoves, significantly enhancing indoor air quality and respiratory health. The project's success has sparked interest in neighboring villages, demonstrating its potential for broader application.
Effective Academic-Industry Collaboration: The collaboration allowed rapid design improvements based on user feedback, ensuring higher satisfaction and practical effectiveness of the cookstoves. This agile approach proved vital in meeting the community's needs swiftly.
Enhanced Educational Opportunities: PhD scholars gained hands-on experience in field research and community engagement, enriching their academic journey. The international collaboration facilitated knowledge exchange, preparing students for future careers in environmental and public health research.
Strengthened Supply Chain: A reliable supply chain for biomass pellets and cookstoves was established, ensuring their availability in rural communities. This initiative supported market growth and product refinement based on user feedback.
Model for Future Projects: The project set a precedent for future initiatives aiming to reduce indoor air pollution. The comprehensive approach serves as a blueprint for similar projects globally, with achievements sparking interest from other regions and funding bodies.

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