Energy use in Indian household sector - An actor-oriented approach

摘要: Abstract Over the years, significant changes have taken place with regard to type as well quantity of energy used in Indian households. Many factors contributed bringing these changes. These include availability energy, security supplies, efficiency use, cost device, price carriers, ease and external like technological development, introduction subsidies, environmental considerations. The present paper presents pattern consumption household sector analyses causalities underlying usage patterns. It identifies specific (groups of) actors, study their situations, analyse constraints discusses opportunities for improvement. This can be referred “actor-oriented” analysis which we understand how various actors system are making work, what incentives each is experiencing. actor linkages impact on fuel choice mechanism. shows that role depends level – micro, meso macro. recommended development interventions should actor-oriented tools planning, implementation, monitoring evaluation. based data from national sample survey (NSS), India. approach provides a spatial viewpoint permits clear assessment carrier by households influence actors. scope motivated limited suggesting formulating powerful analytical technique problem involving sector.