Livelihoods Update 6 May 2024

India’s press freedom score fell from 36.62 in 2023 to 31.28 in 2024, but India’s rank rose from 161st to 159th: World Press Freedom Index.

 

India ranks low among Asia Pacific nations, in terms of health insurance for senior citizens at 21%: ‘Aging Well In Asia’ Report.

 

Only 3% of women entrepreneurs in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, get access to external funding: ‘At the Helm: Women Entrepreneurs Transforming Middle India’ Report.

 

5 companies created 24% of the world’s branded plastic: ‘Global producer responsibility for plastic pollution’ Report.

 

India has asked the International Labour Organisation to enhance India’s representation at the decision making level of ILO.

Livelihoods Update 6 May 2024

 

 

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