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100			_aBagdi, Tapas Ghosh, Sreya Sarkar, Anuradha and Hara, Amit Kumar _960216
245			_aTrends in household cooking energy consumption among rural social groups in Bengal: An analysis of NSSO data (1999-2012)
260			_aMadhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences
300			_a29(2), Dec, 2024: p.28-40
520			_aCaste in West Bengal presents complexity, with SCs at 23.51 per cent and STs at 5.8 per cent of the population, ranking third and ninth nationally. This study explores energy consumption trends among these groups in West Bengal, compared to India. Rural-urban disparities persist, with a notable rise in traditional fuel usage in West Bengal post-2012. While forward castes shift to cleaner fuels, SCs and STs predominantly rely on traditional sources, with LPG as a secondary option. Despite government initiatives, these disparities emphasise the need for targeted interventions to ensure equitable access to clean energy for marginalised communities, aligning with sustainable development goals.-Reproduced https://mpissr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MPJSS-292-December-2024.pdf
773			_aMadhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences
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