DETERMINANTS OF INDOOR FUEL CHOICE IN INDIA: AN ANALYSIS
Description
Indoor Air pollution is considered as one of the major contributors to human death and illness. The indoor pollution is more dangerous for those who spend more time indoor, especially in front of the source of the pollution. Women and children bear the maximum risk. Developing countries are the main victims of diseases induced by indoor pollution. The extent of indoor air pollution, to a large extent, depends upon the pollution generated by the type of fuel used in cooking and heating purpose. This paper attempts to analyse the choice of fuels by the Indian population, by both rural and urban areas using NSSO 60th round database. Monthly per capita income and education of the household head found to be important determinants, among others, of fuel choice by the household. Awareness program in terms of basic education and campaigns may provide potential solution to the problem.