Livelihoods Update 9 Jan 2026

Women’s participation in apprenticeship programs in India has risen by 58% in the past 3 years. Hyderabad leads with 42% women apprentices: Study.

 

Bengaluru is India’s safest city for women, followed by Chennai; report assessed 125 cities based on women’s participation, safety, and career growth: Report.

 

Women working in companies in India, earn 25-30% less than men working in the same companies: Study.

 

44% of Indian cities have chronic air pollution. UP has the most polluted cities (416). Byrnihat, Delhi and Ghaziabad are the top 3 most polluted cities: Study.

 

The Central Government will table a new Seeds Bill in Parliament in Feb 2026, replacing the Seeds Act 1966, which involves compulsory registration, and ensuring quality and traceability of seeds: Study.

 

Livelihoods Update 9 Jan 2026