Of the youth from rural areas of India of ages 18-25 years, 50% of men got employment, but only 25% of the ladies got work: ‘State of Rural Youth Employment 2024’ Report.
Sheikh Hasina resigned from the post of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister, amidst the major unrest in Bangladesh, and has fled to India for safe shelter.
There are currently 7 million gig workers in India, and that number will rise to 25 million by 2030, but most lack financial literacy: Borzo Study.
Rice production is likely to fall in UP, as 35 districts have rain deficit, and paddy plantation has only been done in 88% of the targeted area: UP Agriculture Department Report.
India has 23.1 million minor irrigation schemes, of which 21.9 million are ground water schemes, and 1.2 million are surface water schemes: Census.
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