Bagdi, Tapas Ghosh, Sreya Sarkar, Anuradha and Hara, Amit Kumar  <br/><br/>
Trends in household cooking energy consumption among rural social groups in Bengal: An analysis of NSSO data (1999-2012) 

 - Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences   
 - 29(2), Dec, 2024: p.28-40 
<br/><br/> Caste in West Bengal presents complexity, with SCs at 23.51 per cent and<br/>STs at 5.8 per cent of the population, ranking third and ninth nationally.<br/>This study explores energy consumption trends among these groups in West<br/>Bengal, compared to India. Rural-urban disparities persist, with a notable<br/>rise in traditional fuel usage in West Bengal post-2012. While forward<br/>castes shift to cleaner fuels, SCs and STs predominantly rely on traditional<br/>sources, with LPG as a secondary option. Despite government initiatives,<br/>these disparities emphasise the need for targeted interventions to ensure<br/>equitable access to clean energy for marginalised communities, aligning<br/>with sustainable development goals.-Reproduced <br/><br/>https://mpissr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MPJSS-292-December-2024.pdf