The Nepal Interim Benchmark for Solid Biomass Cookstoves (NIBC, 2016) establishes performance and safety standards for improved cooking stoves to enhance energy efficiency, reduce harmful emissions, and improve rural living conditions in Nepal. The benchmark outlines testing protocols, material durability requirements, and specific technical standards for various stove types, ultimately enabling recognized stoves to qualify for government subsidies and participate in carbon market initiatives.

The "Project Operation Manual for CCS Project (FP172)" outlines the implementation of clean cooking technologies in Nepal’s Terai region, targeting 1 million households to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve public health. It details governance, financial management, procurement, and monitoring processes to ensure the efficient delivery of electric stoves, improved cooking stoves, and biogas systems, while prioritizing vulnerable communities and fostering gender inclusion.

The document presents a comprehensive list of biomass cook stoves approved under the Nepal Interim Benchmark for Solid Biomass Cookstoves (NIBC, 2016), detailing performance parameters such as thermal efficiency, carbon monoxide (CO) emissions, and particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions, essential for promoting cleaner cooking solutions. It also provides crucial information about the manufacturers, safety ratings, and contact details, facilitating access to these improved cooking technologies in Nepal.

The document provides detailed technical drawings and specifications for constructing 2-pot and 3-pot hole metallic improved cooking and heating stoves, designed to enhance cooking efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. It serves as a guide for fabricators to build these stoves, which are intended for household use, particularly in rural areas relying on biomass fuels.