Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the World Employment and Social Outlook report:4 Key Findings of the World Employment and Social Outlook report What is the News? The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released the annual World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021 (WESO) report. About the World Employment and Social Outlook report: The… Continue reading ILO releases “World Employment and Social Outlook” report
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“Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – 30% recipients yet to get grains for May
What is the News? The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has informed about the status of food grains disturbed under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PMGKAY). About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PMGKAY): Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana was announced as part of the relief package during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aim: To ensure sufficient… Continue reading “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – 30% recipients yet to get grains for May
Govt to Divide “MGNREGA Wages” into SC/ST/Others Categories
Contents1 What is the News?2 Current Method of Wage Payment under MGNREGA:3 Possible Reasons for this move by Government:4 About MGNREGA: What is the News? The Central Government has issued an advisory to all states to divide the wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme. The MGNREGA Wages will… Continue reading Govt to Divide “MGNREGA Wages” into SC/ST/Others Categories
Prioritise food and work for all
Synopsis: The second wave of Pandemic has put immense stress on the Indian masses. They are facing job losses, food shortages, and hunger issues. In this scenario, the government should prioritise food and work for all. Background: The second wave of Covid-19 -19 has made it imperative for many states to impose a lockdown. This… Continue reading Prioritise food and work for all
Union Minister launches “NMMS app” and “Area officer monitoring App”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About NMMS (National Mobile Monitoring Software) app :4 About Area Officer Monitoring App:5 About MGNREGA: What is the News? The Union Minister of Rural Development has launched the NMMS (National Mobile Monitoring Software) app and Area Officer Monitoring App. About NMMS (National Mobile Monitoring Software) app : NMMS App… Continue reading Union Minister launches “NMMS app” and “Area officer monitoring App”
COVID-19 hit urban poor more than those in villages: A Report by Hunger watch
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Findings of the Report by Hunger watch:4 About the Report by Hunger watch: What is the News? According to a Report by Hunger watch, COVID-19 has impacted India’s urban poor more than those in villages. Key Findings of the Report by Hunger watch: Impact of Covid-19: Urban respondents… Continue reading COVID-19 hit urban poor more than those in villages: A Report by Hunger watch
GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Findings:4 About Global Report on Food Crises 2021:5 About Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC): What is the News? Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC) has released the “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”. Key Findings: Firstly, more than 155 million people experienced acute food insecurity in 2020. This is… Continue reading GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”
“State of Working India 2021” – One Year of Covid-19 Report
What is the News? Azim Premji University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment has released the annual State of Working India 2021: One Year of Covid-19 Report. Key Findings of State of Working India 2021 report: Impact of Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially increased informality in employment. This has lead to a decline in earnings for… Continue reading “State of Working India 2021” – One Year of Covid-19 Report
Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic
Synopsis: Food insecurity is rising among the most vulnerable populations due to 2nd wave of the pandemic. Hence, the government should take precautionary steps to save millions from hunger and food insecurity. Background Even before the pandemic, India’s efforts to tackle the food security crisis have been poor. For example, India ranks 102 among 117… Continue reading Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic
Importance of Decentralised Approach in Tackling the Pandemic
Synopsis: The first wave of Covid 19 highlighted the importance of a local and decentralised approach in tackling the adverse impact of the Pandemic. The government should focus on this approach to minimize the vulnerabilities for the poor and marginalized in the second wave. Background: Under the second wave of Covid 19 pandemic, the marginalised… Continue reading Importance of Decentralised Approach in Tackling the Pandemic
