Livelihoods Update 16 Dec 2025

Google announced $17 million funding for partnerships with Indian Institutions to boost AI adoption in Healthcare, agriculture, education, and clean energy.

 

80% of India’s small businesses now use AI tools, with 95.6% investing in or planning AI adoption: Study.

 

The Asian Development Bank signed loan agreements of more than 2.2 billion$ with India, to support 5 major development projects in skilling, affordable rooftop solar, healthcare, metro rail and ecotourism.

 

India’s unemployment rate fell to 4.7% in November 2025, a 7 month low: Statistics Ministry.

 

82% of Delhiites know someone who is ill due to its toxic air pollution: Study.

 

Livelihoods Update 16 Dec 2025