Livelihoods Update 20 Feb 2026

More than 66% of Indian parents and teachers who know about Generative AI, believe that it heightens EdTech risks. 77% quoted overuse risk and 47% quoted risk of wrong information: Study.

 

Artificial Intelligence could disrupt 40% of global jobs, and 26% of jobs in India. Entry-level positions are most vulnerable, and policymakers will have to reform education and help build flexible skillsets to buffer against job losses: IMF Managing Director.

 

Despite a 47% dip in recorded hate speeches in India, the phenomenon still continues. 81% of 65 hate speeches were done by state actors. 61 of the hate speeches were against Muslims. Only 11 hate speech cases saw any state action: Study.

 

Forest fires have been burning for a week in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. The Air Force has dropped almost 1.4 lakh litres of water in Walong and 12,000 litres in Lohit Valley. Officials claimed dry weather and shifting jhum cultivation for the 200% increase in forest fire incidents over last year.

 

India’s circular economy for agriculture has a potential 2 trillion$ market by 2050 and could create up to 10 million jobs. To achieve the target will require strong on-ground implementation, especially in the biomass co-firing sector: Study.

 

The Labour Ministry has issued roughly 2 dozen employer compliances effective 21 Nov 2025, which include various issues including registration of workers, licenses, safety, wage payments, gratuity, and maternity benefits amongst others.

 

 

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