Equity a must in climate action
For women, especially in rural India, agriculture is the primary source of income and climatic changes affect their livelihoods, health, safety, and security
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How to empower women farmers to unlock agri economy
In India's rural villages, many women are often overlooked when it comes to securing a plausible income from their family's farmlands.
Rural India accounts for 53% of internet consumption
"Internet penetration grew across the nation at a modest 8% YoY. Rural India (442 Mn) is a clear majority accounting for over ~53% of the total user base," says the report.
25% of 14-18 age group in rural India struggle to read ‘grade 2’ text
The majority of youngsters in rural India are inclined towards arts or humanities stream; only over half can read English sentences, shows ASER 2023 survey
Inconsistent Rains Hold Back Rural Demand
Rural India reports uneven recovery as monsoon hits consumption in western and southern states.
Rural consumers becoming price sensitive: RBI
Entry-level segment demand is relatively subdued as "premiumisation" shows clear signs of developing into a consistent trend, RBI says.
Inflation, El Niño may hit two-wheeler sales in rural India
Two-wheeler sales grew 12% year-on-year in March but were down 9% from pre-Covid levels.
The three pillars of rural empowerment
Rural empowerment hinges broadly on three pillars, which when put together, can work wonders. And for rural India—home to 68% of the nation's people—this has never been more urgent.
