Interviewer instructions
Question 12:- Does the housing unit have the following (properly functioning)?
In this question, data on their extent and distribution shall be collected. The data regarding the extent and distribution of such media convey a strong message as to the exposure of the population to the various information, education and communication activities.
Therefore, the availability of such items in the housing unit should be asked one by one and the respective code should be marked, i.e. code 1 should be marked if the item is available in the housing unit and code 2 should be marked if not.
A. Is there a functioning radio
1 = Yes
2 = No
B. Is there a fixed telephone/wireless telephone (Cell/mobile phones are not considered)
1 = Yes
2 = No
C. Is there a functioning television
1 = Yes
2 = No
N.B:- A housing unit is said to have a radio, television or a telephone if such items are a functioning ones. If not, they should be in a position to be maintained and put back to service in a short period of time. The enumerator should also note that the telephone mentioned above does not include cell/ mobile phones.
