Indigenous 'Desi Fridge' Booms in Demand: Chhatarpur Man's ₹1000 Innovation

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News18•26-12-2025, 20:57
Indigenous 'Desi Fridge' Booms in Demand: Chhatarpur Man's ₹1000 Innovation
- •Ram Bahadur from Chhatarpur, MP, crafts an indigenous 'desi fridge' (khana almari) from sheet metal.
- •This non-electric fridge, costing just ₹1000, stores milk, ghee, vegetables, and protects food from pests.
- •Demand for the 'desi fridge' is surging from both rural and urban areas, especially during winter.
- •It offers an affordable, electricity-free alternative to modern refrigerators, priced at ₹15,000+.
- •The fridge features four compartments and ensures food safety from rats, cats, and insects.
Why It Matters: Chhatarpur's Ram Bahadur revives demand for his ₹1000 'desi fridge', offering an eco-friendly food storage solution.
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