Induction: The public sector company Energy Efficiency Services Ltd. (EESL) is set to release a new tender for the procurement of 500,000 electric stoves in two phases. This initiative aims to address the increasing demand for electric stoves and other cooking appliances. The ongoing crisis in West Asia has impacted the country’s supplies of LPG and natural gas, making this move particularly important.
According to sources, EESL has recently issued a tender for 100,000 induction (electric) stoves to cater to the rising demand. Additionally, they have also released a tender for utensils compatible with induction stoves, following initial feedback from various state governments and customers.
Reports indicate that “Given the positive market response, EESL is planning to issue a new tender for over 500,000 units once the current vendor’s supply is depleted.” EESL initiated the National Electric Cooking Program (NECP) in 2023. Recently, the prices of electric stoves have surged due to LPG shortages caused by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. EESL is taking measures to stabilize prices in response to this growing demand. The company is actively promoting electric cooking through its National Efficient Cooking Program.
This initiative builds on the success of government-backed carbon-saving programs like Ujala and Gram Ujala. The National Efficient Cooking Program (NECP) is a key initiative under the Government of India’s “Go Electric” campaign, which was launched on November 2, 2023.
It’s important to highlight that through the Ujala and Gram Ujala programs, the government is currently supplying high-quality 7-watt and 12-watt LED bulbs to rural households for just Rs 10. In a similar vein, the government is working to provide induction stoves at affordable prices to alleviate the burden of costly gas cylinders on the general public. EESL has said that it will issue a tender for 5 lakh induction cookers to meet the growing demand while keeping its prices stable. The company is promoting ‘electric cooking’ through its National Efficient Cooking Programme. This programme is based on the experience of government-sponsored carbon-saving programmes like Ujala and Gram Ujala. The National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) is a flagship initiative under the Government of India’s ‘Go Electric’ campaign. It was launched on November 2, 2023.
