Rocket Stove: Bengaluru Resident's Innovation Becomes Popular Amidst Gas Cylinder Shortage
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Bengaluru Man's 'Rocket Stove' Offers Solution to Gas Shortage, Saves Environment
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News18•17-03-2026, 20:20
Bengaluru Man's 'Rocket Stove' Offers Solution to Gas Shortage, Saves Environment
•Amidst global gas crisis and supply disruptions, a Bengaluru resident's 'Rocket Stove' gains popularity as an alternative.
•65-year-old Ashok Urs, a retired ONGC employee, invented the stove to address fuel efficiency and health issues from traditional wood fires.
•The 'L'-shaped Rocket Stove uses minimal fuel like dried leaves and twigs, burning them completely due to scientific air circulation, reducing smoke by 80%.
•Designed to provide more heat with less wood, it cooks faster and minimizes health risks associated with smoke inhalation, a major concern in rural areas.
•Costing around 3,000 rupees, the stove is attracting small hotel owners in Bengaluru facing gas cylinder shortages, offering a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution.
