Livelihoods Update 6 June 2024

India has successfully reduced the inequities in severe child food poverty between poor and wealthier households by at least 5%: UNICEF Report.

 

The Health Ministry and Defence Ministry, signed a MOU, to operate a special cell of ‘Tele MANAS’ for the armed forces, to give dedicated mental health assistance to all Armed Forces.

 

20% of the Indian workforce is in green jobs, and the number will double by 2030: ‘Gearing Up the Workforce for a Green Economy’ Report.

 

13 States and UTs, had a large increase in forest fires, from 2022-23 to 2023-24. 102 weather stations noted record high temperatures: Down To Earth Annual Publication.

 

India’s service sector growth has fallen to a 5 month low, because of strong competition, price pressure and heat waves across the country.

 

Livelihoods Update 6 June 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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