Archive · 27 Oct 2025
India's Civic Consciousness Survey Reveals Concerns
A recent survey, called Gross Domestic Behaviour, looked at how people in India behave in public spaces.
It checked things like littering, following rules, and helping others.
The survey found that some states are doing better than others in terms of civic behavior.
It also revealed that many people don't follow rules or respect public spaces.
The article suggests that part of the problem is a lack of enforcement and a disconnect between personal and public responsibility.
People might not do these things abroad because of stricter rules, indicating a need for greater civic awareness.
A nationwide survey, 'Gross Domestic Behaviour,' assessed civic behavior in India.
The survey covered 9,188 respondents across 21 states and 1 Union territory.
Tamil Nadu ranked highest in civic behavior, while Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat and Punjab ranked lowest.
The article highlights issues such as disregard for traffic rules and littering as problems.
Weak legal deterrents and a lack of public responsibility are identified as contributing factors.
- Who
- Survey respondents across India
- What
- A survey assessing civic behavior and related factors.
- When
- Not specified in article
- Where
- Across 21 states and 1 Union territory in India
- Why
- To gauge public opinion on civic behavior, public safety, gender attitudes and diversity.
- Survey Name
- Gross Domestic Behaviour
- Survey Parameters
- Civic behaviour, public safety, gender attitudes, diversity and discrimination
- Sample Size
- 9,188 respondents
- Regions Surveyed
- 21 states and 1 Union territory
- Top State for Civic Behavior
- Tamil Nadu
- Bottom States for Civic Behavior
- Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Punjab