Livelihoods Update: 31 October 2023

People who have had a severe COVID 19 infection, should avoid hard work and strenuous exercises for a year or two, to reduce risk of heart attack: Union Health Minister.

 

Uber, Ola and Porter rank lowest in fair work standards in India , completing only minimum standards of fair work: Fairwork India 2023 Report.

 

Delhi Government will distribute Rs. 10 crore worth of motorised tricycles, folding active wheelchairs, hearing aid, artificial limbs and similar equipment to persons with disabilities, under Sugamya Sahayak Yojana.

 

Indian farmers were indirectly taxed 169 billion$ in 2022, via export bans, duties etc. to control inflation due to the Ukraine war and heatwave: Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

 

Stubble burning incidents have fallen in Punjab by 56.6% and in Haryana by 39.7%, since September 15th: Commission for Air Quality Management.

Livelihoods Update: 31 October 2023

 

 

 

 

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