Fuel-wood Collection Editorial Image

7th April 2013,Joshimath,Uttarakhand,India,Asia-Women wake up early in the morning and go to the field or forest for fuelwood and fodder collection. Fuelwood collection is the major time taking job of the women of Bhaluti as they are using non-commercial energy sources for cooking. On average hill women spend more than 4-5 hours a day in fuelwood collection and its management. During fuelwood collection they cover a distance of about 4-5 kilometres everyday, carrying a load of 8-10 kg on their heads, backs, and necks.