
Money & Markets
In India, even access to cooking fuel and electricity depends on one’s casteAmong their many privileges, India’s wealthiest households can rely on a consistent supply of electricity and access to cooking gas. The situation is rather different for other social groups, however. My research has shown lower caste and tribal households have 10-30% less access to electricity and clean cooking fuel, even when controlling for other factors like income or education.
Updated July 20, 20224 min read