👶 India's ECE Enrollment Down 10%. Hydropower Jobs Across India. US Chemical Manufacturing Employment.

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👶 Preschool. >10% decline in ECE net enrollment in India
🍃 Green Skills. >450K hydropower jobs across India
🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. Nearly 250K employees in US chemical manufacturing

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👶 >10% Decline in ECE Net Enrollment in India

India’s early childhood education net enrollment fell from over 60% in 2020 to just above 40% in 2022 due to the pandemic, before rebounding to over 50% in 2023. The government aims for universal quality ECCE by 2030 through the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Policy on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). Key initiatives like Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and ICDS support this goal by enhancing access and quality in early learning.

🍃 >450K Hydropower Jobs Across India

In 2023, India's renewable energy sector employed over 1 million people, led by hydropower with over 450K jobs and solar photovoltaic. Other contributors included biogas, biomass, wind, biofuels, and solar heating/cooling. This growth aligns with India's renewable energy goals, supported by policies like the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aimed at making India a green hydrogen hub, and the PM KUSUM Scheme, promoting solar energy in agriculture and boosting rural employment. These initiatives drive economic growth and sustainable livelihoods.

🏭 Nearly 250K Employees in the US Chemical Manufacturing

In 2024, the US chemical manufacturing sector employment reached nearly 250K, reflecting its vital role in the national economy. Government policies such as the Manufacturing USA Initiative-which advances manufacturing innovation, and the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), which ensures plant security-support industry growth, safety, and workforce development, aligning with broader goals for competitiveness and sustainability in US manufacturing.

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