A pilot conducted involving istri entrepreneurs revealed that shifting from coal-powered iron boxes to LPG-powered ones resulted in increased productivity and earnings and reduced health issues.

Since coal iron boxes do not have temperature controls nor guarantee coal protection, the vyapaaries iron clothes based on the temperature status and are also responsible for coal spilling on clothes.

The move to LPG iron boxes is expected to bring multiple benefits to the Istriwalas. Not only will it improve their working conditions and health by eliminating exposure to harmful coal fumes, but ...

While a 6.5 to 7 KG brass coal iron box could cost between ₹3,000 to 7,000, the starting price of a 6.5 KG brass LPG iron box is around ₹6,000.

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