A new survey reported a significant change in social hygiene behaviour of Indians ever since lockdown came into effect even aseconomic activities were brought to a standstill. The finding is part of a survey titled ‘Impact of Post COVID-19 Lockdown’, which was conducted by Smart Power India (SPI), a subsidiary of the Rockefeller Foundation. 90% of the respondents said that they could rely on mini grid services for reliable electricity supply during lockdown
The survey was conducted in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar with a sample size of 391 consisting of households (30%), shops (48%) and rural enterprises (22%). The survey analyzes the impact of post COVID-19 lockdown in the mini-grid villages and takes into consideration access to health care services, availability of livelihood options, Government support and the economic fallout of the lockdown on various mini-grid consumer segments.
Commenting on the survey findings, Jaideep Mukherji, CEO, Smart Power India, said, “As the survey points out, despite a major disruption in economic activities in mini-grid villages, availability of healthcare serv
