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C
i
Cˆ
i
⎛ Total no.
of
= ⎜
⎝
Cmax
− Ci
=
C − C
max
min
households availing banking services in ith CD block
Total no.
of households in ith CD block
⎞
⎟
⎠
5.5.4. Net savings
Net savings per household particularly in the small saving scheme gives important insight into the
capability of restoration after the extreme event has taken place. It also reflects the material
prosperity of the households as savings is directly proportional to the income, assuming that vast
change in consumption pattern will not be exhibited across the study area.
D = Savings per household in ith CD block
i
Dˆ
i
D
=
D
max
max
− Di
− D
min
5.5.5. Access to household electricity connection
One of the frequently used indicator as proxy to level of material welfare of households is its access
to electricity, primarily for the purpose of illumination. Communities with higher level of material
welfare is expected to perform better in case of extreme hazardous events – as they have greater
resources to restore normalcy back. Number of households having electrical connection at household
level has been taken as an indicator of socio-economic vulnerability.
⎛ Total no.
of
Ei
= ⎜
⎝
ˆ Emax
− Ei
Ei
=
E − E
max
min
households with access to electricity in ith CD block
Total no.
of households in ith CD block
⎞
⎟
⎠
5.5.6. Type of cooking fuel used
Type of the cooking fuel used directly indicates the level of affluence of the particular household.
More importantly it explores the dependence of household activities on the adjoining forest reserves.
Frequently issues have been raised regarding the exploitation of the forests for fire wood collection.
After the extreme events, the dependence on forests rises for the communities adjoining them
leading to rapid deterioration of natural environment – which can have significant repercussions in
the long term. Number of households having access to proper cooking fuel (LPG, Biogas, coal and
kerosene) has been used as an indicator of socio-economic vulnerability.