With reference to the National Household Travel Survey, consider the following statements: 1. The survey covered 2,84,769 rural and 2,07,254 urban households. 2. Women are twice as likely as men to use public transport. 3. Over 90% of rural women in Madhya Pradesh walked during the survey period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Women twice as likely as men to use public transport, NSO survey shows

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims· 7 October 2026

Gendered mobility patterns: a key GS2 Social Justice and infrastructure case study.

Why in news

The National Statistics Office (NSO) released the National Household Travel Survey showing women are twice as likely as men to use public transport, highlighting gendered mobility patterns.

Background

The survey conducted by the NSO under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) covered 2,84,769 rural and 2,07,254 urban households between July 2025 and June 2026.

Facts for Prelims

BodyNSO: National Statistics Office operates under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
FactWomen are twice as likely as men to use public transport according to the National Household Travel Survey
Fact88.7% of rural women in Madhya Pradesh walked as a mode of transport

Prelims practice question

With reference to the National Household Travel Survey, consider the following statements:

The survey covered 2,84,769 rural and 2,07,254 urban households.
Women are twice as likely as men to use public transport.
Over 90% of rural women in Madhya Pradesh walked during the survey period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: 88.7% of rural women in Madhya Pradesh walked during the survey period.

For Mains

Q. Analyze the socio-economic factors influencing gender-disparate patterns in public transport usage and suggest measures to enhance safe and accessible mobility for women.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure gap: Lack of last-mile connectivity and safe pedestrian infrastructure in rural Madhya Pradesh
Economic dependency: Higher reliance on public transport by women due to lower private vehicle ownership
Safety-mobility nexus: Influence of perceived safety and gender-segregated transport options on commuting choices

Keywords: Gendered mobility · Last-mile connectivity · Public transport accessibility · Socio-economic disparity · Urban-rural divide

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