Livelihoods Update: 3 July 2025

9 out of 47 largest projects producing “problematic” carbon credits were located in India, accounting for 7.7 million retired credits in 2024: Study.

 

80% of India’s top nonprofit organizations, or “unicorns,” have scaled their impact by collaborating with government entities: Study.

 

India faces a significant burn burden with 2.1 million people suffering from injuries, 25,000 deaths, and 1.4 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) annually: Study.

 

Cereal consumption and Pulse consumption declined while the milk consumption rose from 10.6% to 11% in rural areas and 12.8% to 12.9% in urban areas: Study.

 

Bihar government has launched the CM-PRATIGYA scheme which provides monthly financial support of Rs 4,000 to Class 12 passouts, Rs 5,000 to ITI or diploma holders, and Rs 6,000 to graduates or postgraduates.

 

Livelihoods Update: 3 July 2025