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    Farming Failures and Factory Floors: How Climate Crisis Forces Nepal’s Children into Labour

    The report calls for the government and industry joining hands to strengthen social protection, enforce labour laws, and support climate adaptation.
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    Agriculture

    Shivraj Singh Chouhan Highlights Odisha’s Leadership in Millet Promotion

    In his inaugural address, Chouhan said, “Mandia Dibasa is not merely a day of celebration, it represents a meaningful campaign to promote Shree Anna.
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    Agri-business

    Nepal’s Women Farmers Defy Climate Odds, Spark Economic Revival

    Nepal ranks among the world's most disaster-prone nations, with agriculture employing 64 per cent of the workforce and contributing 21 per cent to GDP.
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    Agri-technology

    NITI Aayog Unveils Tech-Driven Roadmap to Revolutionise Indian Agriculture

    The roadmap underscores how agriculture must evolve beyond incremental improvements to meet challenges including climate volatility, resource depletion and the imperative of significantly boosting farmer incomes.
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    Agri-technology

    Activists Accuse ICAR of Scientific Fraud in Genome Edited Rice Trials

    The activists alleged that data was selectively used, negative trial results ignored, and unsubstantiated performance claims amplified in order to push the technology into Indian farms without adequate scientific basis or regulatory rigour.
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    Early childhood development

    Low Taxes, High Costs: How Sri Lanka’s Education Is Paying the Price

    According to the report, the gap in learning outcomes between wealthier and poorer students is widening – even as the nation slips in its global standings.
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    E-governance

    Sri Lanka’s Flagship Welfare Scheme hit by Data Flaws, World Bank Says

    The Aswesuma scheme, introduced in 2023, aims to replace a decades-old programme with a new model that ostensibly uses multidimensional deprivation scores rather than just income thresholds.
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    Climate change

    15 ha Land Reclaimed in Maldives’ Olhuvelifushi Island, Stage Set for Major Infra Projects

    If the Maldivian government delivers as pledged, Olhuvelifushi could become a model island for infrastructure upgrade, climate adaptation and community uplift in the Indian Ocean region.
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    El Niño Threatens Bhutan’s Key Sectors Amid Climate Uncertainties

    Bhutan is already experiencing climate change effects as one of the most vulnerable countries despite minimal emissions.
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    Pakistan’s Paradox: Flooded Yet Thirsty – The Hidden Water Crisis

    Pakistan has the potential to turn the tide. With smarter agriculture, technological adoption, community-driven conservation, and political will for infrastructure, the nation can secure water for future generations.
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