Livelihoods Update: 15 June 2023

50% of Women over 60 years of age in India have faced physical abuse, 46% were insulted and disrespected, 40% were psychologically abused: ‘Women & Ageing: Invisible or Empowered?’ Report.

 

Almost 50% of India’s 716 districts face large rainfall deficiency, and another 19% districts face some rainfall deficiency: IMD Data.

 

India needs at least 8 million skilled people to fully utilise the recently launched 5G services in India: ‘India’s 5G rollout: Revolutionizing the People Supply Chain’ Report.

 

The Central Government is creating a roadmap for the PVTG Development Mission which will benefit 28 lakh vulnerable tribals living in India.

 

Biparjoy will hit Gujarat coast this evening, efforts underway to minimise damage and save lives.