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China is launching a five-month campaign to change how it measures success, moving away from pure economic growth numbers toward social welfare and sustainability. The shift could reshape how the world's second-largest economy prioritizes its future.
Tanzania is launching a nationwide push to strengthen families and reduce mental health challenges through education and social welfare programs. The government recognizes that healthy families build stronger, more resilient communities.
New government data suggests that hundreds of thousands fewer UK children may be living in poverty than official figures showed. Better tracking methods could reveal past statistics overestimated hardship levels by a significant margin.
In a refreshing take on infrastructure development, a Bengaluru railway project is giving displaced families not just compensation, but insurance coverage, job training, and real pathways to rebuild their lives. It's proof that progress doesn't have to leave people behind.
Chennai is creating specialized recovery shelters where homeless people can heal after hospital discharge, ending the practice of releasing vulnerable patients directly to the streets. The Greater Chennai Corporation plans at least 30 new facilities with medical care, counseling, and support services.
Kerala's new budget delivers major wins for vulnerable groups with $173 million for social security pensions and raises for frontline health workers. The state's economy grew 6.19% while creating jobs and expanding support programs.