The Central Government approves proposal of selling 30 Lakh MTs of wheat under Open Market sale scheme, to flour millers, bulk buyers, State Governments and UTs, to reduce inflation in wheat and atta prices.
Flipkart hosted the 4th edition of ‘Crafted by Bharat’ event on its platform, on 26-27th Jan 2023, showcasing India’s rich culture of handicrafts and handlooms, featuring more than 1 lakh products and 300 art forms.
Workers in West Bengal have lost Rs. 3891 crore – Rs. 6046 crore in terms of potential wages as MGNREGA work was stopped in West Bengal due to non compliance of the State with Central Government directives.
Chhattisgarh CM declared various schemes to be started from April 2023, including monthly allowance to youth, assistance to labourers, rural industry policy, women entrepreneurship support, tribal support, religious festival support, etc.
UP CM declared a scheme in which if 2 daughters study in a private school, the State Government will pay the fees of 1 daughter, from April 2023.
Livelihoods Update: 27 January 2023
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