Which of the following states in India has the highest percentage of households using clean fuel for cooking according to the National Family Health Survey 2019-21 (NFHS-5)?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Tamil Nadu.
Explanation:
● According to the NFHS-5 report, Tamil Nadu has the highest percentage of households using clean fuel (LPG, electricity, biogas) for cooking among the given options.
● Southern states generally performed better in this indicator.
Information Booster:
● Clean fuel usage is a key indicator of improved respiratory health and environmental sustainability.
● PM Ujjwala Yojana has significantly increased the penetration of LPG across India.
Additional Knowledge:
● NFHS is conducted by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai.
● The national average for clean fuel usage was approximately 58.6% in NFHS-5.