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Micro Enterprise Template 8 -Form Fill
Information
Q01
Name of the State
Q02
Name of the District
Q03
Name of the Block
Q04
Name of Panchayat
Q05
Name of the Village (PSU)
Q06
Village Census Code
Q07
Whether ME is a SPRD customer or not?
Yes
No
Q08
ME Structure No.
Q09
Address
Q10
Investigator Name
Q11
Investigator Code
Q12
Start Time
Q13
End Time
Q14
Interviewer’s Visits 1
Q14_1
Date
Q14_2
Result
Completed
Not at home
Postponed
Refused
Partly Completed
No Eligible Person
Eligible Person Incapacitated
Others (specify)
Q15
Interviewer’s Visits 2
Q15_1
Date
Q15_2
Result
Completed
Not at home
Postponed
Refused
Partly Completed
No Eligible Person
Eligible Person Incapacitated
Others (specify)
Q16
Interviewer’s Visits 3
Q16_1
Date
Q16_2
Result
Completed
Not at home
Postponed
Refused
Partly Completed
No Eligible Person
Eligible Person Incapacitated
Others (specify)
Entrepreneur Profile
A01
Name of the respondent
A02
Age of the respondent/owner
A03
Is the owner male or female?
Male
Female
Transgender
A04
Are you the owner of the enterprise?
Yes
No
A05
What is the religion of the owner?
Hindu
Muslim
Christian
Sikh
Buddhist/Neo-Buddhist
Jain
Jewish
Parsi/Zoroastrian
No Religion
Other (Specify)
A06
Does the owner belong to a scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, other backward class or general class?
Scheduled Caste
Scheduled Tribe
Other Backward Caste
General
Other (Specify)
A07
What is the year of formation of the enterprise?
A08
What is the type of enterprise?
Shop
Sweet shop
Medical store
Grain/Oil processing mill
Ice Factory
Brick factory
Welding units
Saw Mill/ Carpenter unit
Poultry units
Computer/Xerox shop
Computer Coaching centre
Mobile repair shops/ TV Repair Shops/ Other Repair Shop
Tailoring/sewing shop
Stitching training centre
Saloons (barber shops)
RO water filter plant
Others (Specify)
A09
What kind of services do you provide through your enterprise?
Sell only products
Provide services
Provide services as well as sell products
A10
On a regular basis, how many people are engaged in the enterprise?
A11
Do you also hire seasonal labour?
Yes
No
A12
In which month do you engage seasonal labour and how many?
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
SPRD CONNECTION
B01
Do you currently use electricity from mini-grid for your enterprise?
Yes
No
B02
When did you get connected to SPRD?
B03
What is the connection package that you are currently opted for ?
1 LED lamp +1 Mobile Charging point
More than 1 LED lamp +1 Mobile Charging point
Fixed package for appliance (Fan/TV/Chiller/Fridge)
Fixed package for appliance + package for lighting (Fan/TV/Chiller/Fridge)
Metered connection
B04
How much was your installation fee and how much is your monthly expense?
B04A
Installation Fee
B04B
Monthly Expense
B05
Do you have government grid connection in your enterprise?
Yes
No
B06
How many hours of electricity supply do you get from the government grid?
ELECTRICITY SOURCES & USAGE
C01
What are the sources of energy used in the enterprise?
C01A
Before 2015
C01A_1
Grid Electricity
Primary source
Other source
C01A_2
Solar panel at enterprise
Primary source
Other source
C01A_3
Micro grid (SPRD)
Primary source
Other source
C01A_4
Diesel generator
Primary source
Other source
C01A_5
Kerosene
Primary source
Other source
C01B
Current
C01B_1
Grid Electricity
Primary source
Other source
C01B_2
Solar panel at enterprise
Primary source
Other source
C01B_3
Micro grid (SPRD)
Primary source
Other source
C01B_4
Diesel generator
Primary source
Other source
C01B_5
Kerosene
Primary source
Other source
C02
What is/was the daily hours of supply of each of the sources of electricity?
C02A
Before 2015
C02A_1
Grid Electricity
C02A_2
Solar panel at enterprise
C02A_3
Micro grid (SPRD)
C02A_4
Diesel generator
C02B
Current
C02B_1
Grid Electricity
C02B_2
Solar panel at enterprise
C02B_3
Micro grid (SPRD)
C02B_4
Diesel generator
C03
What are the appliances used in the enterprise?
C03A
Before SPRD
C03A1
Do you own?
C03A1_1
LED bulb
Yes
No
C03A1_2
CFL bulb
Yes
No
C03A1_3
Incandescent bulb
Yes
No
C03A1_4
T. V
Yes
No
C03A1_5
Radio/Music player
Yes
No
C03A1_6
Fan
Yes
No
C03A1_7
AC/Air cooler
Yes
No
C03A1_8
Mobile charging point
Yes
No
C03A1_9
Computer/Laptop
Yes
No
C03A1_10
Enrolment device
Yes
No
C03A1_11
Printer
Yes
No
C03A1_12
Sewing machine
Yes
No
C03A1_13
Chiller/Refrigerator
Yes
No
C03A1_14
Mixer/Grinder
Yes
No
C03A1_15
Metal welder/cutter
Yes
No
C03A1_16
Rice huller
Yes
No
C03A1_17
Atta chakki
Yes
No
C03A1_18
Chura mill
Yes
No
C03A1_19
Daal Mill
Yes
No
C03A1_20
RO plant machine
Yes
No
C03A1_21
Oil expeller
Yes
No
C03A1_22
Hair trimmer
Yes
No
C03A1_23
Soldering machine
Yes
No
C03A1_24
Wood planer
Yes
No
C03B
Current
C03B1
Do you own?
C03B1_1
LED bulb
Yes
No
C03B1_2
CFL bulb
Yes
No
C03B1_3
Incandescent bulb
Yes
No
C03B1_4
T. V
Yes
No
C03B1_5
Radio/Music player
Yes
No
C03B1_6
Fan
Yes
No
C03B1_7
AC/Air cooler
Yes
No
C03B1_8
Mobile charging point
Yes
No
C03B1_9
Computer/Laptop
Yes
No
C03B1_10
Enrolment device
Yes
No
C03B1_11
Printer
Yes
No
C03B1_12
Sewing machine
Yes
No
C03B1_13
Chiller/Refrigerator
Yes
No
C03B1_14
Mixer/Grinder
Yes
No
C03B1_15
Metal welder/cutter
Yes
No
C03B1_16
Rice huller
Yes
No
C03B1_17
Atta chakki
Yes
No
C03B1_18
Chura mill
Yes
No
C03B1_19
Daal Mill
Yes
No
C03B1_20
RO plant machine
Yes
No
C03B1_21
Oil expeller
Yes
No
C03B1_22
Hair trimmer
Yes
No
C03B1_23
Soldering machine
Yes
No
C03B1_24
Wood planer
Yes
No
C03B2
How many do you own?
C03B2_1
LED bulb
C03B2_2
CFL bulb
C03B2_3
Incandescent bulb
C03B2_4
T. V
C03B2_5
Radio/Music player
C03B2_6
Fan
C03B2_7
AC/Air cooler
C03B2_8
Mobile charging point
C03B2_9
Computer/Laptop
C03B2_10
Enrolment device
C03B2_11
Printer
C03B2_12
Sewing machine
C03B2_13
Chiller/Refrigerator
C03B2_14
Mixer/Grinder
C03B2_15
Metal welder/cutter
C03B2_16
Rice huller
C03B2_17
Atta chakki
C03B2_18
Chura mill
C03B2_19
Daal Mill
C03B2_20
RO plant machine
C03B2_21
Oil expeller
C03B2_22
Hair trimmer
C03B2_23
Soldering machine
C03B2_24
Wood planer
C03B3
What is the primary source of energy/electricity for this appliance
C03B3_1
LED bulb
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_2
CFL bulb
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_3
Incandescent bulb
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_4
T. V
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_5
Radio/Music player
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_6
Fan
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_7
AC/Air cooler
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_8
Mobile charging point
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_9
Computer/Laptop
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_10
Enrolment device
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_11
Printer
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_12
Sewing machine
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_13
Chiller/Refrigerator
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_14
Mixer/Grinder
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_15
Metal welder/cutter
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_16
Rice huller
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_17
Atta chakki
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_18
Chura mill
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_19
Daal Mill
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_20
RO plant machine
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_21
Oil expeller
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_22
Hair trimmer
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_23
Soldering machine
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C03B3_24
Wood planer
Government grid
Solar panel at home/enterprise
SPRD mini-grid
Diesel generator
No source
C04
What was the daily electricity requirement of each appliance and how many hours can you use it for?
C04A
Before 2015
C04A1_1
Required (hrs)
C04A1_2
LED bulb
C04A1_3
CFL bulb
C04A1_4
Incandescent bulb
C04A1_5
T. V
C04A1_6
Radio/Music player
C04A1_7
Fan
C04A1_8
AC/Air cooler
C04A1_9
Mobile charging point
C04A1_10
Computer/Laptop
C04A1_11
Enrolment device
C04A1_12
Printer
C04A1_13
Sewing machine
C04A1_14
Chiller/Refrigerator
C04A1_15
Mixer/Grinder
C04A1_16
Metal welder/cutter
C04A1_17
Rice huller
C04A1_18
Atta chakki
C04A1_19
Chura mill
C04A1_20
Daal Mill
C04A1_21
RO plant machine
C04A1_22
Oil expeller
C04A1_23
Hair trimmer
C04A1_24
Soldering machine
C04A1_25
Wood planer
C04A2
Used (hrs)
C04A2_1
LED bulb
C04A2_2
CFL bulb
C04A2_3
Incandescent bulb
C04A2_4
T. V
C04A2_5
Radio/Music player
C04A2_6
Fan
C04A2_7
AC/Air cooler
C04A2_8
Mobile charging point
C04A2_9
Computer/Laptop
C04A2_10
Enrolment device
C04A2_11
Printer
C04A2_12
Sewing machine
C04A2_13
Chiller/Refrigerator
C04A2_14
Mixer/Grinder
C04A2_15
Metal welder/cutter
C04A2_16
Rice huller
C04A2_17
Atta chakki
C04A2_18
Chura mill
C04A2_19
Daal Mill
C04A2_20
RO plant machine
C04A2_21
Oil expeller
C04A2_22
Hair trimmer
C04A2_23
Soldering machine
C04A2_24
Wood planer
C04B
Current
C04B1
Required (hrs)
C04B1_1
LED bulb
C04B1_2
CFL bulb
C04B1_3
Incandescent bulb
C04B1_4
T. V
C04B1_5
Radio/Music player
C04B1_6
Fan
C04B1_7
AC/Air cooler
C04B1_8
Mobile charging point
C04B1_9
Computer/Laptop
C04B1_10
Enrolment device
C04B1_11
Printer
C04B1_12
Sewing machine
C04B1_13
Chiller/Refrigerator
C04B1_14
Mixer/Grinder
C04B1_15
Metal welder/cutter
C04B1_16
Rice huller
C04B1_17
Atta chakki
C04B1_18
Chura mill
C04B1_19
Daal Mill
C04B1_20
RO plant machine
C04B1_21
Oil expeller
C04B1_22
Hair trimmer
C04B1_23
Soldering machine
C04B1_24
Wood planer
C04B2
Used (hrs)
C04B2_1
LED bulb
C04B2_2
CFL bulb
C04B2_3
Incandescent bulb
C04B2_4
T. V
C04B2_5
Radio/Music player
C04B2_6
Fan
C04B2_7
AC/Air cooler
C04B2_8
Mobile charging point
C04B2_9
Computer/Laptop
C04B2_10
Enrolment device
C04B2_11
Printer
C04B2_12
Sewing machine
C04B2_13
Chiller/Refrigerator
C04B2_14
Mixer/Grinder
C04B2_15
Metal welder/cutter
C04B2_16
Rice huller
C04B2_17
Atta chakki
C04B2_18
Chura mill
C04B2_19
Daal Mill
C04B2_20
RO plant machine
C04B2_21
Oil expeller
C04B2_22
Hair trimmer
C04B2_23
Soldering machine
C04B2_24
Wood planer
ENTERPRISE ECONOMICS
D01
What has been the initial investment in the enterprise?
D02
What was the source of investment?
Bank
MFIs
ESCO
Friends/Relative
Informal moneylenders
SHG
Own Savings
Don’t know
Others(Specify)
D03
If loan was taken, then how much loan was taken and what is the annual interest on loan (in %)?
D03A
Loan amount (INR)
D03B
Interest (%)
D04
Does any female member of your family also support you in your business?
D04A
Before 2015
Yes
No
D04B
Current
Yes
No
D05
What is level of involvement of female family members in the activities?
D05_1
In deciding the product to be sold/service to be provided
No involvement at all
Involved when asked for
Equally involved as the entrepreneur
Is the sole decision maker
D05_2
In deciding the amount of investment
No involvement at all
Involved when asked for
Equally involved as the entrepreneur
Is the sole decision maker
D05_3
In deciding from which market raw materials need to be procured
No involvement at all
Involved when asked for
Equally involved as the entrepreneur
Is the sole decision maker
D05_4
In deciding the pricing of the product/service
No involvement at all
Involved when asked for
Equally involved as the entrepreneur
Is the sole decision maker
D05_5
In deciding the market where the final product is to be sold
No involvement at all
Involved when asked for
Equally involved as the entrepreneur
Is the sole decision maker
D05_6
In deciding if and when additional loan needs to be taken
No involvement at all
Involved when asked for
Equally involved as the entrepreneur
Is the sole decision maker
D05_7
Looking after the daily operations of the enterprise
No involvement at all
Involved when asked for
Equally involved as the entrepreneur
Is the sole decision maker
D06
From where do you procure your raw material?
D06_1
Before SPRD
Local weekly markets (haat)
Local dealers connected to SPRD
Local dealers not connected to SPRD
Market in nearest town
Market in block/district headquarters
Directly from HH within or nearby villages
Service-based enterprise- does not procure raw material
D06_2
Current
Local weekly markets (haat)
Local dealers connected to SPRD
Local dealers not connected to SPRD
Market in nearest town
Market in block/district headquarters
Directly from HH within or nearby villages
Service-based enterprise- does not procure raw material
D07
What is the average monthly expenditure for the enterprises?
D07A
Before 2015
D07A_1
Labour
D07A_2
Rent
D07A_3
Repairs and Maintenance
D07A_4
Raw materials (Purchase of inputs for the enterprise)
D07A_5
Electricity taken from grid
D07A_6
Electricity taken from diesel generator (owned/supplier)
D07A_7
Expense on running diesel generator engine
D07A_8
Electricity taken from mini-grid
D07A_9
Transportation
D07B
Current
D07B_1
Labour
D07B_2
Rent
D07B_3
Repairs and Maintenance
D07B_4
Raw materials (Purchase of inputs for the enterprise)
D07B_5
Electricity taken from grid
D07B_6
Electricity taken from diesel generator (owned/supplier)
D07B_7
Expense on running diesel generator engine
D07B_8
Electricity taken from mini-grid
D07B_9
Transportation
D08
Did/Do you use kerosene for lighting in your enterprise
D08A
Before 2015
Yes
No
D09B
Current
Yes
No
D10
What was/is the quantity of kerosene used by you for lighting purposes?
D10A
Before 2015
D10B
Current
D11
What was/ is unit price of kerosene?
D11A
Before 2015
D11B
Current
D12
On an average, how much do you earn from this enterprise in a month?
D12A
Before 2015
D12B
Current
D13
What is the unit selling price for your product?
D13A
Before 2015
D13A_1
Shop
D13A_2
Shopkeeper (Chiller)
D13A_3
Flour Mill
D13A_4
Rice Huller
D13A_5
Oil expeller
D13A_6
Daal Mill
D13A_7
Chaura Mill
D13A_8
Ice Factory
D13A_9
Brick factory
D13A_10
Welding units
D13A_11
Saw Mill/ Carpenter unit
D13A_12
Poultry units
D13A_13
Computer Center
D13A_14
Computer Coaching centre
D13A_15
Photo Copy Shop
D13A_16
Photo Studio
D13A_17
Mobile repair shops/ TV Repair Shops/ Other Repair Shop
D13A_18
Tailoring/sewing
D13A_19
Saloons (barber shops)
D13B
After 2015
D13B_1
Shop
D13B_2
Shopkeeper (Chiller)
D13B_3
Flour Mill
D13B_4
Rice Huller
D13B_5
Oil expeller
D13B_6
Daal Mill
D13B_7
Chaura Mill
D13B_8
Ice Factory
D13B_9
Brick factory
D13B_10
Welding units
D13B_11
Saw Mill/ Carpenter unit
D13B_12
Poultry units
D13B_13
Computer Center
D13B_14
Computer Coaching centre
D13B_15
Photo Copy Shop
D13B_16
Photo Studio
D13B_17
Mobile repair shops/ TV Repair Shops/ Other Repair Shop
D13B_18
Tailoring/sewing
D13B_19
Saloons (barber shops)
D14
Where do you utilize your savings?
D14A
Before 2015
Save in the bank/ post office /SHG
Use it for household purpose
Invest in the enterprise
Invest in some other business
Others (Specify)
D14B
Current
Save in the bank/ post office /SHG
Use it for household purpose
Invest in the enterprise
Invest in some other business
Others (Specify)
D15
How many days in a month is your shop operational?
D15A
Before 2015
D15B
Current
D16
How many customers do you get on a daily basis?
D16A
Before 2015
D16B
Current
D17
What is output of the machine in 1 hour?
D17A
Before 2015
D17A_1
Rice huller
D17A_2
Atta chakki
D17A_3
Chura mill
D17A_4
Daal Mill
D17A_5
Oil expeller
D17A_6
Wood planer
D17B
Current
D17B_1
Rice huller
D17B_2
Atta chakki
D17B_3
Chura mill
D17B_4
Daal Mill
D17B_5
Oil expeller
D17B_6
Wood planer
D18
Daily, how many hours do you keep your enterprise open?
D18A
Before 2015
D18B
Current
CHANGES IN ENTERPRISE
E01
When is the SPRD electricity/current source available at your enterprise?
Only Daytime
Only Evening
Few hours in the morning and few in the evening
24 hours supply
E02
For which of the appliances do you use the mini-grid electricity?
LED bulb
CFL bulb
Incandescent bulb
T. V
Radio/Music player
Fan
AC/Air cooler
Mobile charging point
Computer/Laptop
Enrolment device
Printer
Sewing machine
Chiller/Refrigerator
Mixer/Grinder
Metal welder/cutter
Rice huller
Atta chakki
Chura mill
Daal Mill
RO plant filter
Oil expeller
Hair trimmer
Soldering machine
Wood planer
E02A
How many are connected to SPRD?
E02A_1
LED bulb
E02A_2
CFL bulb
E02A_3
Incandescent bulb
E02A_4
T. V
E02A_5
Radio/Music player
E02A_6
Fan
E02A_7
AC/Air cooler
E02A_8
Mobile charging point
E02A_9
Computer/Laptop
E02A_10
Enrolment device
E02A_11
Printer
E02A_12
Sewing machine
E02A_13
Chiller/Refrigerator
E02A_14
Mixer/Grinder
E02A_15
Metal welder/cutter
E02A_16
Rice huller
E02A_17
Atta chakki
E02A_18
Chura mill
E02A_19
Daal Mill
E02A_20
RO plant filter
E02A_21
Oil expeller
E02A_22
Hair trimmer
E02A_23
Soldering machine
E02A_24
Wood planer
E03
For which of the appliances is the mini-grid electricity, the primary source?
LED bulb
CFL bulb
Incandescent bulb
T. V
Radio/Music player
Fan
AC/Air cooler
Mobile charging point
Computer/Laptop
Enrolment device
Printer
Sewing machine
Chiller/Refrigerator
Mixer/Grinder
Metal welder/cutter
Rice huller
Atta chakki
Chura mill
Daal Mill
RO plant filter
Oil expeller
Hair trimmer
Soldering machine
Wood planer
E04
Which of these appliances have you purchased/added in the last six months?
LED bulb
CFL bulb
Incandescent bulb
T. V
Radio/Music player
Fan
AC/Air cooler
Mobile charging point
Computer/Laptop
Enrolment device
Printer
Sewing machine
Chiller/Refrigerator
Mixer/Grinder
Metal welder/cutter
Rice huller
Atta chakki
Chura mill
Daal Mill
RO plant filter
Oil expeller
Hair trimmer
Soldering machine
Wood planer
E05
If Yes, how much did you spend in the purchase of new machinery?
E05_1
LED bulb
E05_2
CFL bulb
E05_3
Incandescent bulb
E05_4
T. V
E05_5
Radio/Music player
E05_6
Fan
E05_7
AC/Air cooler
E05_8
Mobile charging point
E05_9
Computer/Laptop
E05_10
Enrolment device
E05_11
Printer
E05_12
Sewing machine
E05_13
Chiller/Refrigerator
E05_14
Mixer/Grinder
E05_15
Metal welder/cutter
E05_16
Rice huller
E05_17
Atta chakki
E05_18
Chura mill
E05_19
Daal Mill
E05_20
RO plant filter
E05_21
Oil expeller
E05_22
Hair trimmer
E05_23
Soldering machine
E05_24
Wood planer
E06
What was the purpose of buying this appliance?
Replaced an old appliance/machinery
Was needed for the operations of the business
Wanted to expand to new line of business
Wanted to expand existing business
Others, specify
E07
Are you planning to invest in a new electrical appliance?
Yes
No
E08
What appliance are you planning to invest in?
LED bulb
CFL bulb
Incandescent bulb
T. V
Radio/Music player
Fan
AC/Air cooler
Mobile charging point
Computer/Laptop
Enrolment device
Printer
Sewing machine
Chiller/Refrigerator
Mixer/Grinder
Metal welder/cutter
Rice huller
Atta chakki
Chura mill
Daal Mill
RO plant filter
Oil expeller
Hair trimmer
Soldering machine
Wood planer
E09
Would you like to run any of the abovementioned appliances on electricity from micro-grid (SPRD)? Which ones?
LED bulb
CFL bulb
Incandescent bulb
T. V
Radio/Music player
Fan
AC/Air cooler
Mobile charging point
Computer/Laptop
Enrolment device
Printer
Sewing machine
Chiller/Refrigerator
Mixer/Grinder
Metal welder/cutter
Rice huller
Atta chakki
Chura mill
Daal Mill
RO plant filter
Oil expeller
Hair trimmer
Soldering machine
Wood planer
E10
Why would you not run the new appliance on electricity through micro-grid?
Quality of supply is not good
Costly
Supply is irregular
Will be difficult to change package
Micro grid electricity and services are unsatisfactory
Others(Specify)
E11
Have you started a new line of business in the last six months?
Yes
No
E12
Has there been any change in your working efficiency in the last six months?
Yes
No
E13
How has the efficiency changed?
Number of units produced by the appliance in the same time has increased
Quality of product has improved
Better lighting attracts more customers
Improved lighting ensures shops stay open for a longer duration
Others (specify)
E14
Do you feel carrying out your business operations has changed in the last six months ?
Yes
No
E15
How has carrying out business operations changed?
Activities which were done manually have been mechanised
Carrying out the same activity requires lesser time
Better lighting makes moving around in the shop more comfortable
No smoke and noise from diesel generator
Others (specify)
E16
In the last six months, who has been your primary customer?
Village residents
Non-residents of village
Wholesale dealers
Others (specify)
E17
Has the customer base increased in the last six months?
Yes
No
E18
How has the customer base increased?
Increased operating hours ensures more customers from within the village
Increased operating hours ensures more customers from outside the village
Quick operations attract more customers from within the village
Quick operations attract more customers from outside the village
Improved quality of products attracts more customers from within the village
Improved quality of products attracts more customers from outside the village
More quantity produced enables us to sell to more customer
External organisation helped us in contacting more customers/ large dealers
Others (specify)
EXPANSION PLANS
F01
Do you plan to expand your enterprise?
Yes
No
F02
What are the reasons for not expanding?
Financial Issues
Lack of electricity
Lack of raw materials
Lack of technical skills
Lack of potential market
Lack of machinery
Others (Specify)
F03
How do you plan to expand your business?
By adding a new appliance that will create a new business activity
By purchasing another unit of an existing appliance that will help increase business output
By replacing existing appliance with a more efficient appliance to increase business output
By approaching larger markets/buyers
Others (Specify)
F04
What support will be required to make your expansion plan successful?
Help in sourcing raw materials
Help in selling products of the enterprise
Credit/Loan
Help in sourcing appropriate machinery/appliance
Others (Specify)
ELECTRICITY QUALITY and SATISFACTION
G01
Do you face any of the following issues with respect to electricity from your primary source?
G01_1
Light Fluctuation
Never
Yes, Sometimes
Yes, Frequently
Always
Not Relevant
G01_2
Low Voltage
Never
Yes, Sometimes
Yes, Frequently
Always
Not Relevant
G01_3
Disruption in Supply (Irregular Supply)
Never
Yes, Sometimes
Yes, Frequently
Always
Not Relevant
G01_4
Bad or poor supply during Rainy season or during bad weather
Never
Yes, Sometimes
Yes, Frequently
Always
Not Relevant
G01_5
Meter Availability/ Tariff (There is no meter and they want one)
Never
Yes, Sometimes
Yes, Frequently
Always
Not Relevant
G01_6
Difficult to contact someone to report problems
Never
Yes, Sometimes
Yes, Frequently
Always
Not Relevant
G02
Do you know whom to contact in case you face any problems in getting electricity from the micro-grid?
Yes
No
G03
In case of any problems in getting electricity from micro-grid, do you face any difficulty in reporting the matter?
Yes
No
G04
What kind of difficulty do you face in reporting the matter?
No point of contact in the village to whom complaint can be registered
Complaints are not registered until there are several households raising the same issue
Complaints only registered for MEs/Large customers
No response from operator
Others (specify)
G05
In case of problem with supply of electricity from micro-grid, how long does it usually take to address the problem?
G06
Do you perceive the need for any change in supply hours of electricity from the mini-grid?
Yes
No
G07
How many hours do you require electricity from the mini-grid ?
G08
Rate your satisfaction on the following parameters for electricity from your primary source
G08_1
Timely hours of electricity supply
Not Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Not Relevant
G08_2
Provision of electricity
Not Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Not Relevant
G08_3
Consistency in terms of voltage
Not Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Not Relevant
G08_4
Schedule of electricity supply
Not Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Not Relevant
G08_5
Quality of service provided by service providers such as maintenance
Not Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Not Relevant
G08_6
Accuracy of billing
Not Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Not Relevant
G08_7
Tariff
Not Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Not Relevant
G08_8
Timeliness in addressing complaints
Not Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Not Relevant
VALUE ASSIGNED TO SPRD (Ask if B01 is "yes")
H01
What inspired you take the micro-grid connection?
Regularity of electricity supply
Quality of electricity supply
Pricing of the connection
Electricity has become a necessity for us
Other (Specify)
H02
What were your expectations when you first availed the micro-grid connection?
Electricity supply would be regular
Electricity would be available whenever required
Quality of electricity would be good
Complaint redressal would be easy
Electricity access would be cheaper
Other (Specify)
H03
Has micro-grid connection able to meet your expectation?
Yes
No
H04
Why is it not able to meet your expectation?
Supply is irregular
Electricity supply is not available when required
Quality of supply is not good
Complaint redressal is poor
Costly
Other (Specify)
VALUE ASSIGNED TO SPRD (Ask if B01 is "no")
I01
Did you ever get SPRD connection for your enterprise?
Yes
No
I02
When did you opt out of the connection?
I03
What is the connection plan did you opt for?
1 LED lamp +1 Mobile Charging point
More than 1 LED lamp +1 Mobile Charging point
Fixed package for appliance (Fan/TV/Chiller/Fridge)
Fixed package for appliance + package for lighting (Fan/TV/Chiller/Fridge)
Metered connection
I04
For which of the appliances did you use the SPRD mini-grid electricity?
LED bulb
CFL bulb
Incandescent bulb
T. V
Radio/Music player
Fan
AC/Air cooler
Mobile charging point
Computer/Laptop
Enrolment device
Printer
Sewing machine
Chiller/Refrigerator
Mixer/Grinder
Metal welder/cutter
Rice huller
Atta chakki
Chura mill
Daal Mill
RO plant filter
Oil expeller
Hair trimmer
Soldering machine
Wood planer
I05
What were your expectations when you first availed the mini-grid connection?
Electricity supply would be regular
Electricity would be available whenever required
Quality of electricity would be good
Complaint redressal would be easy
Electricity access would be cheaper
Other (Specify)
I06
Why did you stop using SPRD connection??
Did not feel the need for electricity through SPRD
Supply is irregular
Electricity supply is not available when required
Quality of supply is not good
Complaint redressal is poor
Costly
Other (Specify)
I07
Why didn’t you ever take up SPRD connection for your Enterprise?
Do not feel the need for electricity through SPRD
Already have govt. grid connection or other sources available
Costly
Do not know about SPRD operating in the village and its benefits
Do not know whom to contact to get SPRD connection
Others, specify
Impact of Street lighting
J01
Are there street-lights in your village?
Yes
No
J02
Since when are the streetlights functional?
J03
What is the source of electricity for these streetlights?
National Grid Electricity
Solar Mini-grid in the village
Diesel Generator
Others, Specify
Don’t Know
J04
Do you perceive any benefit from street-light for your enterprise?
Yes
No
J05
How is it beneficial for the enterprise?
We are able to operate longer in the enterprise
We and other employees do not fear going back home at night
More customers are able to come to the shop at night
Raw materials and other things can be delivered at night now
Others, Specify
J06
Why is it not beneficial for your enterprise?
The street light is located too fa away from the enterprise
Street light is not functional
The street-light is functional, but does not operate at hours of our need
Our enterprise does not operate during hours of dark, hence do not need lighting at those hours
We do not need street light for operations of the business
There is no safety issue for us or the employees in the village
Customers usually come to the shop even if there is no streetlight
There is no hold up in the delivery of raw material and other things because of lack of street-light
Other, specify
J07
Do you feel overall mobility and safety has improved in your village after street lights?
Yes
No
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