LPG Shortage: A unique house in Bengaluru is in the news these days, where there was no need of LPG cylinder for years. The kitchen here has been running without gas for years. There was no need for government water connection and the electricity bill was only around Rs 100. Know the complete story of this unique house.
Zero LPG Home in Bengaluru: Due to Iran war, concerns regarding LPG supply in the country have increased. There are reports of shortage of gas cylinders at many places and people are wondering how they will be able to cook their daily food if the supply of gas stops. But meanwhile, there is a house in Bengaluru which has been running without LPG cylinder for years. The indigenous jugaad of this house is going viral on social media. There is no gas cylinder in this house, no municipal water supply and the electricity bill is only around Rs 100. It may sound a bit strange, but the couple living in this house is living their life comfortably. He believes that if the house is designed properly and a little thinking is changed, then dependence on many everyday things can be reduced significantly.
Mud house, but very modern thinking
According to a report by thebetterindia, Reva and Ranjan Malik live in this house in Bengaluru. From the outside it looks like a simple mud house, with a sloping tiled roof and greenery all around. But the most special thing about this house is its design. Less than 5% cement has been used while making it. The rest of the house is built from mud, terracotta and natural materials. There is no government water connection in the house, but despite this there is never any shortage of water. Every year more than 50,000 liters of rain water is collected in this house, which is useful throughout the year.
This is how daily food is prepared without LPG
The kitchen of this house is also completely different from ordinary houses. Gas cylinders are not used for cooking here. Most days food is cooked in a solar cooker. That is, pulses, rice and vegetables are prepared only by the heat of the sun. If the weather is not favorable then a special type of smokeless wood stove is used. This is the reason why this house never needs an LPG cylinder. Even when gas prices increase or supply decreases in the country, the kitchen of this house continues to run without any problem.
Fridge is also made of clay, electricity bill is only Rs 100
There are many things in this house which are different from ordinary houses. For example, instead of electric fridge, terracotta fridge is used here. It is actually a big earthen vessel, which keeps the food cooler than the surrounding temperature by about 8-10 degrees. Due to this, fruits and vegetables remain fresh for many days. During the day, only sunlight is used in the house and at night, oil lamps are lit. The electricity is used only to charge their electric vehicle. For this reason the monthly electricity bill comes to only around Rs 100.
Not even a drop of water goes waste
Water is also used very thoughtfully in this house. The water used in kitchen or household work is not thrown out directly. That water is transported through pipes to the fruit orchards around the house. This keeps the soil moist and the plants also get water. Reva and Ranjan Malik are now working towards making their home completely energy self-sufficient. He says that sustainable lifestyle not only saves the environment but also reduces the burden on the pocket. Today, when the concern about gas and water is increasing in the country, this house in Bengaluru shows that if you want, you can live a comfortable life even without LPG and water bills. Watch the video below-