Livelihoods Update 27 September 2024

More than 25% of the 74,000 MSMEs in NorthEast India, are struggling to survive: MSME Export Promotion Council.

 

India’s foodgrain production was a record 332.22 MT in 2023-24 crop year due to a bumper wheat and rice crop: Agriculture Ministry.

 

Income of salaried class was 44.2% higher in urban areas as compared to rural areas in 2023-24, up from the 36.2% in 2017-18: Study.

 

86% of Indian households spend on mosquito control every month: Study.

 

The Central Government has announced an increase in Variable Dearness Allowance, effectively from 1st October 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

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