Maha: Axis Bank Foundation targets 4 million rural households by 2031 through Climate-Resilient Livelihood Programme

Mumbai, Nov 11 (UNI) With climate volatility, uncertain agricultural returns and dependence on single income sources posing growing challenges to rural households, Axis Bank Foundation (ABF) is expanding its Sustainable Livelihood Programme (SLP), targeting four million households by 2031 under its Mission 4 Million initiative. Now in its 15th year, the programme focuses on strengthening rural household incomes through livelihood diversification, climate adaptation and sustainable resource management. The initiative builds on the Foundation's earlier goal of supporting one million individuals by 2018. The need for such interventions is underscored by the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. According to…