Livelihoods Update 5th May 2026

The West Bengal Tea Workers’ Union has complained under ILO Article 24, that there are systemic labour rights violations, and 1.5 lakh workers face a 30% shortfall in minimum wage payments and 40% lack healthcare access.

 

While 85% of Indian companies are actively hiring, 60% of freshers struggle to find jobs due to a massive skills gap: Talent Report 2026.

 

Business-related spam calls have risen in India by 25% over the last 1 year. 90% of all spam calls are now either business or telemarketing, with the average user getting 15 such calls monthly: Truecaller Report.

 

Methane leaks are wasting gas equal to 2 times the losses seen during the Strait of Hormuz crisis: International Energy Agency Report.

 

A landfill in Mumbai was identified as amongst the world’s top methane emitters, contributing to 10% of the world’s waste-sector methane: UNEP Report.

 

India is one of the world’s most resilient emerging markets against global shocks. Indian economy will grow by 6.8% in 2026: Moody’s Ratings.

 

Livelihoods Update 5th May 2026