Srinagar, Dec. 2 -- For a change, Kangri has got a technological makeover in Kashmir.

Mohammad Ismail Mir, a 62- year -old innovator from Watapora, Bandipora has modified traditionalKangri to make it safer and more efficient.

Mir said that it took him more than a year to modify the Kangri without tampering with its traditional design.

He said the smart Kangri has two compartments - one for charcoal and another for water to retain the heat for maximum time.

"In one compartment, we put charcoal. In another compartment, which is made of metal, we will have water, which will warm with the heat of embers and thus emit heat for the maximum time," Mir said.

He said this innovative Kangri has almost 15 features ranging from safety to environ...