How India Entertains Itself
Disparities in Entertainment Spending Across States and UTs
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13083009 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jaspal Singh (0009-0006-6543-344X, NITI Aayog, New Delhi, India, corresponding author), Pooja Sikka (0000-0003-2685-4744, University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana, Punjab) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-12 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Millennial Asia (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2321-7081 • E-ISSN: 0976-3996 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/09763996251330151 |
| OpenAlex | W4409380870 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 16 |
Understanding household expenditure patterns is crucial for analysing well-being and socio-economic dynamics. This study aims to examine the variations in entertainment expenditure across Indian states and Union Territories, highlighting socio-economic and cultural influences. Using data from the recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022–23, this article employs descriptive analysis and the Tobit model to analyse regional spending trends and their determinants. The findings reveal significant urban–rural disparities, with urban areas consistently showing higher average entertainment expenditures. States like Bihar and Chhattisgarh exhibit substantial inequality in entertainment spending, while states like Kerala and Goa show more balanced expenditure patterns. The analysis underscores the impact of income, age, gender, religion and social status on entertainment spending. Policymakers should focus on promoting equitable access to entertainment and cultural services, addressing socio-economic disparities and fostering inclusive development strategies to enhance cultural engagement and leisure opportunities across regions
Demographic economics · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Entertainment · Geography · Political science · COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts · Media Influence and Politics · South Asian Cinema and Culture
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Expenditure on cultural events
Indian Media and Caste
Urbanization and sustainable development for inclusiveness using ICTs
Consumer Expenditures and Inequality
Caste, Religion, and Mental Health in India
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |