Livelihoods Update 26 Jan 2026

An AI tsunami is likely to come, impacting 60% jobs in advanced economies and 40% globally. Need to create global frameworks to ensure AI benefits society broadly: IMF study.

 

India celebrated its 77th Republic Day with the theme ‘150 years of Vande Mataram’. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa were Chief Guests.

 

India’s infrastructure spending has crossed 3% of GDP. 91% of India lacks insurance coverage against natural catastrophes: Study.

 

Artificial Intelligence will contribute 550-607 billion$ to India’s economy by 2035, providing a significant impact on agriculture, healthcare, energy, education and manufacturing: Study.

 

PM Narendra Modi asked Indian startups to focus on quality, emphasizing ‘Zero Defect, Zero Effect’ production. India is now the world’s 3rd largest startup ecosystem with more than 2 lakh recognised startups.

 

Livelihoods Update 26 Jan 2026