Solar Hamam

Solar Hamam

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.

Links:-
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/solar-hamam-taking-care-of-heating-in-cold-himalayan-regions/article37948257.ece