Livelihoods Update 25 Feb 2026

Only 4% of the world’s women live in economies with nearly full legal equality. Safety laws are failing 80% of the time, and only 1% of childcare support mechanisms exist in low-income economies: Study.

 

The Central Government announced MSP for raw jute will be raised to Rs. 5,925 per quintal, and approved MSP for rabi crops including gram (1.1 Million Tonnes) and Mustard (2.1 Million Tonnes).

 

20% of the global land shows soil moisture changes, atmospheric CO2 level reached 423 ppm, and 7 of the 9 planetary boundaries have now been breached: Study.

 

India contributes 7% to global carbon sinks, but only 16% of its forests have high ecological integrity as compared to the global average of 40%. Between 2015-19, India lost 18 sq km of forest per 1 sq km gained: Study.

 

From 1981-2023, the frequency of deadly moist heatwaves during the monsoon rose by 11.2% per decade, and their intensity grew by 0.35°C, massively affecting public health and labour productivity: Study.

 

Chattisgarh Government launched the ‘Beti Betwa Yojana’ which provides Rs. 2 lakh to girls upon reaching 18 years of age, as a part of its State Budget for 2026-27.

 

 

Livelihoods Update 25 Feb 2026

 

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