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Ð ÐLimiting greenhouse gas emissions
Ð ÐMinimising waste and pollution
Ð ÐProtecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity
Ð ÐSupport adaptation to the effects of climate change
5.2 GREEN JOBS IN VARIOUS SECTORS
Let us study the green jobs in various fields and how they contribute to a green economy.
5.2.1 Green Jobs in Agriculture
Plants and crops can be grown in an environmentally friendly manner through organic gardening and farming. It
prevents toxic runoff because there are no synthetic pesticides used. Since no chemicals are added to the soil, there
is no soil contamination or water pollution. With organic gardening, one can prevent the deaths of insects, birds,
critters, and other beneficial soil organisms. Fruits and vegetables grown organically are free from chemical residues of
synthetic fertilisers and are therefore healthier.
In agriculture, the participation of farmers’ cooperatives is one of the most effective ways to reduce risk and strengthen
the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers. The process involves mobilising farmers into groups of 15-20 members at
the village level and building their associations to an appropriate federating point, i.e., Farmer Producer Organisations
(FPOs). FPOs are farmers’ collectives with membership consisting mainly of small or marginal farmers.
In the agriculture sector, some green jobs are in organic farming, integrated pest management, farm mechanization,
and agriculture tourism. By providing support activities like technology dissemination, training, and awareness to the
local youth and farmers concerning the collection, storage, and utilisation of agro-waste, Krishi Vigyan Kendra can help
to prevent agricultural waste from being dumped.
5.2.2 Green jobs in Transportation
Alternative fuels like compressed natural gas (CNG) and energy-efficient vehicles can minimise greenhouse gas
emissions. On August 10, 2018, the Government of India announced a new biofuel policy aimed at increasing the
availability of ethanol through starch and sugar-based feedstock, enhancing ethanol technologies, and increasing the
production of biodiesel for blending. Green jobs can be generated by biofuels produced directly or indirectly from
organic material, like BioCNG or Bio-methanol.
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a company under the Ministry of Power, has launched an ‘electric vehicle
program’ whose goal is to offer comprehensive solutions to enable India to adopt disruptive technologies. A market for
electric vehicles is being created by EESL, a technology that has the potential to boost the country’s e-mobility.
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