Overuse of chemicals, and monocropping, has reduced the efficiency of fertiliser uptake at just 30%-40% (nitrogen…
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Livelihoods Update 18th May 2026
El Nino events have reduced paddy output in India by more than 10% in 77 districts,…
Livelihoods Update 8th May 2026
1,87,702 cases of crimes against children were recorded in 2024, a 3.5% increase from the 1,81,372…
Livelihoods Update 16 Jan 2026
There were 1,318 hate speech events in India in 2025 against religious minorities. UP led the…
Livelihoods Update: 8 Apr 2025
Surface ozone pollution driven risks could reduce wheat production by an additional 20%, and rice and…
Livelihoods Update: 11 Mar 2025
Moving from rice cultivation to alternative cereals like millets, maize and sorghum could significantly reduce climate-related…
Livelihoods Update 31 July 2024
The Central Government has asked Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, to shift MGNREGS focus to Agriculture and…
Livelihoods Update 11 December 2023
Total weight of plastics in the oceans will outweigh that of fish by 2050: IIT Madras…
Livelihoods Update: 21 March 2022
Tamil Nadu Government to soon launch State Agricultural Development Boost scheme for Rs. 71 crore. It…