Livelihoods Update 08 February 2024

Maharashtra Committee recommends a Rs. 0.75 additional concession in power tariff, 5% interest subsidy amongst others, to support power loom industry in the state.

 

India has risen in the World Bank’s ‘Logistics Performance Index Report 2023’ to 38th in 2023 to 44th in 2018.

 

India will protest against the EU’s proposed carbon tax on import of steel, iron ore and cement, in the 26th Feb 2024 WTO meeting.

 

India has topped the Digital Wellbeing Index, with more than 60% of Indian parents aware of online safety matters.

 

Microsoft has launched a new skilling initiative ‘ADVANTA(I)GE INDIA’ as part of Microsoft’s Skills for Jobs program.

 

Livelihoods Update 08 February 2024

 

 

 

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