People Who Say Religion Is Very Important in
90%+ of Indians say religion is 'very important' in their lives — but the figure varies 20+ points between states.
Policy implication
High religiosity states prioritise temple/mosque construction; lower-religiosity states invest more in secular public goods.
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Source: Pew Research (2021). See the methodology for notes and limitations.
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