Livelihoods Update 30 Jan 2026

India has growing numbers of digital addicts, and it has a negative impact on mental health: Economic Survey 2025-26.

 

40% of gig workers earn less than Rs. 15,000 p.m., and they fear job losses due to AI & Machine Learning: Economic Survey 2025-26.

 

There is a dire need for private capital and climate technology to boost farm productivity in India: Economic Survey 2025-26.

 

States’ finances are suffering due to unconditional cash transfers i.e. freebies, and limiting capital spending: Economic Survey 2025-26.

 

Formal skilling could boost jobs by 13% in labour-intensive sectors by 2030: Economic Survey 2025-26.

 

A stable agricultural export policy is needed to achieve India’s 100 billion$ export goal: Economic Survey 2025-26.

 

“Development is, in itself, a form of adaptation to climate change”: Economic Survey 2025-26.

 

Scrapping of MGNREGS was the correct decision as it had structural flaws, and India’s rural economy is strong: Economic Survey 2025-26.

 

Livelihoods Update 30 Jan 2026