Solar Dryer/Cooker - Subsidy amount

Realizing the usefulness of solar cooker and recent price increases, the subsidy to solar cooker will be 50% of its market value, but will not exceed NPR 4,000.

The solar dryers may have extensive use in the rural areas, taking into account of its contribution to fuel wood saving and drying of agriculture products/food without quality deteriorations. Solar dryer might contribute to rural household income as well. So, the subsidy will also be provided to family sized solar dryers as well as the solar dryers, which could use in commercial purpose.

The subsidy to family sized solar dryer costing up to Rupees 20,000 will be provided up to 50%. If the dryers are to be installed in rural areas for commercial purpose, the subsidy will be up to 70% of the total cost.