Livelihoods Update 17 October 2024

India has achieved a milestone of installing 4 lakh rooftop solar units, under the PM Kisan Surya Ghar Yojana.

 

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has raised MSP for wheat, barley, gram, lentil, rapeseed & mustard, and safflower.

 

Poor households across the world lose 5% of their total average yearly income, due to heat stress, and 4.4% due to floods, as compared to those who are better off: Study.

 

44% Indians consider the right age to start retirement planning is before 35 years of age: India Retirement Index Study.

 

Hypertension and diabetes are the reason for 68% of all chronic diseases in India. Cardiovascular diseases, mental health disorders, diabetes and cancer are the major causes of death and disability in India: Fedo Vitals Report.

Livelihoods Update 17 October 2024

 

 

 

 

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