India ranks 131st amongst 181 countries, in terms of Women’s security, due to gaps in safety,…
Category: Livelihoods Update
Livelihoods Update 08 Dec 2025
Mosquito borne diseases like malaria and dengue are becoming escalating threats to humanity, due to temperatures…
Livelihoods Update 05 Dec 2025
People with diabetes are at higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest, and those under 50 years…
Livelihoods Update 04 Dec 2025
45% of India’s farmers still depend on informal credit sources, despite various Government initiatives, as many…
Livelihoods Update 02 Dec 2025
Insurers pay only 70.8% of cancer treatment costs in India on an average. The median cost…
Livelihoods Update 28 Nov 2025
Children in India’s climate‑vulnerable districts are 25 % more likely to be underweight, and women are 38 %…
Livelihoods Update 27 Nov 2025
India’s agriculture is amongst the most vulnerable in the Asia-Pacific region, due to rising heat stress:…
Livelihoods Update 26 Nov 2025
The ADB has approved a 400 million$ program to develop climate-resilient, safe and inclusive road network…
Livelihoods Update 25 Nov 2025
25% of Indians are now obese, and the cost of this to the Indian economy is…