Livelihoods Update 29 Dec 2025

The 2025 Southwest Monsoon season in India and Pakistan was the deadliest climate disaster of 2025, resulting in 1.860 deaths and 5.6 billion$ of losses: Study.

 

94% of PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana beneficiaries lacked valid bank account details, 61 lakh trainer IDs were missing: CAG report.

 

India’s UPI transaction data reveals a significant digital divide, with Delhi having 23.9 transactions per person per month, whereas Bihar and Tripura have less than 3 transactions per person: Study.

 

Working night shifts or frequently flying across time zones may increase the risk of aggressive breast cancer in women: Study.

 

Older adults with high risk of obstructive sleep apnoea, face 40% higher chance of developing mental health conditions: Study.

 

Livelihoods Update 29 Dec 2025