Livelihoods Update 22 Jan 2026

Caste-based discirmination complaints in Indian universities increased by 118% from 173 in 2019-20 to 378 in 2023-24: Study.

 

The planet has entered into an era of ‘global water bankruptcy’, as rivers, lakes and aquifers are being depleted faster than nature can replenish them: UN Report.

 

Generative AI is improving healthcare, clinical documentation, pharmaceutical research, diagnostics and patient communication. There is need to ensure standards of accuracy, bias and accountability: Study.

 

Black Soldier Fly larvae can efficiently convert organic waste into valuable products, including fertilisers, animal feed and biofuel. It can process up to 83.77% of organic waste and reduce landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions: Study.

 

India is working with the World Economic Forum, to launch the India Skills Accelerator, which will enhance vocational education and training in India, especially in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Green Energy and Cybersecurity sectors, benefiting 500 million Indians under the age of 25 years.

 

Livelihoods Update 22 Jan 2026