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Barriers to migrant students cooking in cities (Lack of confidence (Never…
Barriers to migrant students cooking in cities
Conditions at Paying Guest Accommadations
Food is provided as part of the rent
Common kitchen areas are not equipped with kitchen accessories
PG Owners discourage cooking in the premises
Availability of Ready-to-Eat Foods
Available in most supermarkets
Can be delivered regularly via grocery delivery apps
Just need to heat with or without added water
Quick to prepare and consume (time saving)
Availability of cheap cooked food at small local restaurants called Darshinis
Easily fits the monthly budget students kept aside for food
Open on all days
Located close to student living quarters and university
Frequency of outlets is high
Availability of Home Delivery services
Delivers from local restaurants
Restraunt Offers and discounts on home delivery through apps attract students
Students get hooked to ordering more frequently
Delivery costs are low
Lack of confidence
Never cooked before
Afraid of accidents in the kitchen
Afraid of preparing inedible food due to lack of experience
Unsure if one has the self discipline to learn cooking
Unsure if investing in cooking materials (utensils, ingredients) will pay off
Not sure if the time invested is worth it (opportunity cost)
Lack of interest / incentive
Students from privileged backgrounds would rather pay for a service/product
As all kinds of food options are available (junk food, local cuisines, healthy options) students don't have strong incentives to cook themselves as there is no pressing need for it
Availability of cooks / house help
Students live in shared apartments and pitch in for a cook
Cook visits regularly and prepares 2 meals in one go
Cooks can prepare wide variety of dishes and are available easily in large apartment complexes.