Question: In which of the following region Solar Hamam has gained popularity?
a) Ladakh
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Punjab
d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:-
- Scientists at the Himalayan Research Group, an NGO have devised a customized solar water and space heating system for the region.
- It is a part of the Government of India’s Department of Science and Technology Core Support Programme of Science for Equity Empowerment and Development (SEED).
- (SEED) Division realised that technology interventions to conserve forests was required.
- Hence they locally designed and a branded heating system called Solar Hamam gained popularity in Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
- Solar Haman aims to provide clean energy keys to households across mountainous regions.
- It seeks to preserve forests, free women from collecting fuelwood and mitigate carbon emissions.
- The evolution of this technology is vital because households within the mountains rely upon natural resources to urge fuel, fodder, health, nutrition, agriculture, livelihood, and employment.