Search For "livelihoods"
Rs 2 lakh crore employment package, major initiatives for youth and women
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
These included a Rs 2 lakh crore PM package to promote employment and skill development among the youth and the formation of more than 90 lakh self-help groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana--National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) for women, which had helped 10 crore w
Read More
From MSP to tax relief: Key decisions of Modi 3.0 in its first 100 days fo
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
After taking office for a third consecutive term, the Modi 3.0 government has implemented several key initiatives in its first 100 days aimed at improving the livelihoods of farmers and the middle class.
Read More
G20 backs FAO's Blue Transformation for sustainable fisheries, aquaculture
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed the inclusion of fisheries and aquaculture and family farming in this year's G20 priorities, emphasising their essential role in global nutrition and livelihoods.
Read More
PoGB traders warn of protest over tax collection issue
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The local traders of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), who manage their livelihoods from the goods passing through the Sost Dry Port, have been protesting for several weeks over the issue of illegal tax collection despite the PoGB's chief court ordering otherwise.
Read More
Cabinet approves seven major schemes for improving farmers' lives and live
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday approved seven schemes to improve farmers' lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 14,235.30 crore.
Read More
Cabinet approves seven major schemes to transform farmers' lives and livel
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The initiatives are designed to address various challenges in agriculture, with a focus on sustainability, income enhancement, and climate resilience
Read More
The/Nudge Institute Appoints Krishna Raghavan as Chief People Officer
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 29: The/Nudge Institute has announced the appointment of Krishna Raghavan as Chief People Officer. Krishna will focus on crafting and implementing a People and Culture strategy that will support 'Nudgesters' in solving India's most pressing developmental
Read More
CEEW-villgro's Powering Livelihoods Programme to Provide ~INR 1 Crore Fund
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 24: The Powering Livelihoods programme has committed approximately INR 1 crore in funding to scale up new cleantech innovations in the DRE sector. The programme has on-boarded six new DRE innovators while continuing to support 11 others. The programme, spearheade
Read More
PoGB: Flash floods devastate Ishokman Valley, disrupt livelihoods
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Ishokman Valley, located in northern Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), has been severely affected by flash floods, causing widespread damage across multiple regions.
Read More
Reliance Foundation signs MoU with IMD to strengthen weather information
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Reliance Foundation signed an MoU with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences in New Delhi this week, for greater collaboration in access and application of weather information to improve livelihoods and resilience for climate-vulnerable communitie
Read More
The/Nudge Institute to Host India's Largest Livelihoods Summit: charcha '2
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 16: The/Nudge Institute is set to host the fifth edition of its flagship livelihoods summit, charcha '24. Leading development sector stakeholders across governments, markets and civil society will be convening to foster dynamic conversations on building a strong
Read More
Smallholder Farmers Express Gratitude to the Asian Palm Oil Alliance for A
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 9: Smallholder farmers express heartfelt gratitude to the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA) for voicing concerns regarding a recent decision to reduce palm oil content in soaps by 25 per cent. This decision, reportedly influenced by increased palm oil prices and enviro
Read More