Analyzing the journey and future trajectories of clean cooking research in India: a bibliometric analysis and case study research

• DOI: 10.1007/s43621-024-00779-1
• Publication Date: 2024-12-27T09:29:30Z
• Authors: Amardeep Yadav; Vinith Kumar Nair; P. K. Viswanathan; P. Manoj; Raghu Raman
• Keywords: Environmental sciences; COVID-19; GE1-350; Sustainable development goal; Clean energy; Clean cooking; Thematic analysis; Good health

The clean cooking challenge in India is deeply intertwined with socioeconomic, cultural, and infrastructural barriers. Despite government initiatives, a significant portion of the population still depends on solid biomass for cooking, leading to severe health, environmental, social consequences. Energy poverty limits access affordable fuels, especially low-income households, creating complex scenario where economic growth alone does not drive shift toward cleaner options. Our study identifies three primary research themes cooking: accessibility rural areas, advancements cookstove technology, health impacts indoor air pollution, particularly vulnerable groups. This aligns closely SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy) contributes SDGs 3 (Health) 13 (Climate Action), highlighting broader benefits transitioning energy sources. However, gaps remain addressing 4 (Education), 16 (Institutions), 17 (Partnerships), pointing need greater policy integration collaborative efforts. case studies further illustrate challenges disruptions caused by COVID-19, including setbacks fuel programs increased emphasizing urgency supportive policies. India's policies have implications only its socioeconomic environmental but also setting regional benchmark sustainable energy, positioning country as potential leader initiatives across Asia. beyond domestic benefits, potentially serving model practices Asia bolstering global progress targets.