Livelihoods Update 21 October 2024

There are more than 11.5 lakh children in India that are vulnerable to the risk of child marriage; UP has biggest number of such children at 5 lakh: Study.

The Carbon Dioxide emissions from forest fires grew by 60% globally since 2001: Study.

 

The Central Government has formed a committee to fix the gap between the price farmers get and the price consumers pay for perishable commodities: Agriculture Minister.

 

The Group of Ministers have decided to exempt premiums on health insurance on cover of non-senior citizens for less than Rs. 5 lakh and senior citizens for all coverages. Final decision will be taken by the GST Council.

 

Google has announced Artificial Intelligence led collaborations in India, with focus on health, sustainability and agriculture.

Livelihoods Update 21 October 2024

 

 

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