The Tier 3 ranking places Afghanistan among a small group of countries where governments or de facto authorities demonstrate a policy or pattern of trafficking or related exploitation, including the recruitment of child soldiers.
Beyond new project approvals, the department cleared 10 share purchase or subscription agreements worth Rs 1.69 billion and 20 technology transfer agreements during the month.
The economic burden is substantial: Aedes-borne diseases alone impose an estimated average annual global cost of nearly $1.2 billion through healthcare spending, lost productivity and social disruption.
Beyond new project approvals, the department cleared 10 share purchase or subscription agreements worth Rs 1.69 billion and 20 technology transfer agreements during the month.
The economic burden is substantial: Aedes-borne diseases alone impose an estimated average annual global cost of nearly $1.2 billion through healthcare spending, lost productivity and social disruption.