Livelihoods Update 06 March 2024

Extreme weather events affect rural women, poor people and senior citizens more than others: UN Food and Agriculture Organisation Report.

 

The Union Communications Minister launched ‘Chakshu’ platform, for reporting suspected spam calls, SMSs and WhatsApp messages and suspected cyber fraud.

 

More than 53% of working women in India are confident when asking for a raise, as compared to the global average of 30%: ‘Promoting Women for Better Work’ Report.

 

India’s rice production will fall for the first time in 8 years, reaching 123.8 Million Metric Tons, due to below average rainfall: Union Agriculture Ministry.

 

India’s unemployment rate fell from 3.6% in 2022 to 3.1% in 2023: National Statistical Office Data.

Livelihoods Update 06 March 2024

 

 

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