Livelihoods Update 18 October 2024

India’s power consumption will grow rapidly, with the air conditioners alone expected to consume more power than all of Mexico, by 2035: Study.

 

The global hydrological cycle has gone out of balance for the first time in human history, Northwest India & Northeast China & South and East Europe are at the greatest risk: Study.

 

More than 1.1 billion people across the world live in acute poverty, with India topping the list with 234 million people living in extreme poverty: Study.

 

The Labour and Employment Ministry will launch a policy to give social security benefits to gig and platform workers by Feb 2025.

 

The Supreme Court adjudged that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act will prevail over personal laws, to ensure that children have the free will to get a partner of their choice.

 

Livelihoods Update 18 October 2024

 

 

 

 

 

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