Electric Cooking in Nepal

This paper sketches the broad contours of the socio-political landscape of the progression
of e-cooking in Nepal. It examines some of the early initiatives and subsequent efforts
and outlines the group of actors involved and the challenges they face. It underscores the
fact that any shift in cooking practices occurs due to social and cultural preferences and the
diverse context of each family. Recounting stories can help identify entry points
for implementing transformative steps toward cleaner cooking. Making such a transition
depends on factors such as the availability of a reliable clean energy source and appropriate
clean energy-operated stove technology, access to purchasing both energy and technology
and having a supportive ecosystem as well as economic stability and education. To expedite
the transition, relevant primacy to the concerns of those in the kitchen, primarily women, is
key. Promoting e-cooking is far more than technological intervention; it involves broad socioeconomic
considerations.

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