Livelihoods Update: 26 June 2025

The Rural Development Ministry and the Skill Development Ministry are working together to train 10 crore women members of SHGs, with the goal of creating 3 crore Lakhpati Didis.

 

India is a “high-risk” country for torture and ill-treatment in. India had 2,739 custodial deaths in 2024: Global Torture Index 2025.

 

It would take over 109 years of saving for the richest 5% to buy a 1,184 sq ft house priced at Rs 3.5 crore: Study.

 

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025-2029, a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for agriculture, with an initial allocation of ₹500 crore.

 

Over 50% of sea turtle habitats are expected to disappear by 2050 due to climate change: Study.

 

The Haryana government will soon launch the Lado Lakshmi Scheme, providing monthly financial support of Rs 2,100 to women from economically weaker sections.

 

Livelihoods Update: 26 June 2025