Introduction

Most Clean Cooking Initiatives in India are following the same old pattern.. and that’s where the problem starts.

They do a sample baseline first, then move to the actual baseline during the distribution of cookstoves. But by then, it’s too late to decide who really needs it. Many times, the stoves go to people who won’t even use them properly.

The Old Way Isn’t Working Anymore

Many Improved Cookstoves (ICS) end up in households that either don’t want them or won’t use them regularly. This leads to wastage, low usage, and ultimately, poor carbon credit performance. Cookstoves sit idle, or are used incorrectly.

Result: Lower impact. Fewer verified carbon credits. Weaker outcomes.

Why the Baseline Needs a Rethink

At Anaxee Digital Runners, we believe the clean cooking initiative in India needs a fundamental shift in how the baseline is done. Instead of a 5% or 10% sample, do a 100% baseline survey before distribution. And not manually, but digitally.

Why This New Approach Works Better:

• Real data helps you select families who truly need and will use the stove regularly
• Increases stove adoption rates
• Improves monitoring
• Stronger, verifiable carbon credit outcomes

This simple switch—baseline first, tech-enabled—can completely transform your ICS carbon project.

The Tech & Team Advantage

But doing 100% baseline manually is not easy.
You need technology. You need a system that can collect and manage data from thousands of People. That’s why using tech in implementation is very important. Without tech, scale and quality are not possible.

At Anaxee, we’re helping carbon project partners fix this process using digital tools and a strong on-ground team.

If you want to structure your ICS project better, connect with us – sales@anaxee.com