Even at the most basic level, data suggest discrimination against girls. The country’s sex ratio at birth — the number of girls born per 1,000 boys — has fallen consistently, from 900 in 2013-15 to 898 in 2014-16 and 896 in 2015-17. According to the recent Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey, India 2016–18, preschoolers and adolescents in most states were affected …
The tea industry aims to target schoolchildren to boost per capita consumption and is planning to do a survey before starting a campaign, Azam Monem, chairman, Indian Tea Association, said. Addressing a press meet to share the industry’s concerns over a three-day strike notice served by 28 trade unions in West Bengal, Mr. Monem said peak season work-disruptions would hurt …
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