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  Water Management: Efficient use and treatment of water resources.
                Rainwater Harvesting: Collecting and storing rainwater.
                Energy Conservation: Implementing energy-saving practices.
                Pollution Reduction: Minimising environmental pollutants.
              Green skills support the transition from an emissions-intensive economy to one focused on cleaner, greener
              production. They prepare individuals for green jobs that enhance environmental quality, human well-being
              and social equity. Technologies like solar panels require skilled technicians for installation and maintenance.
              The National Skill Development Mission of India, launched in 2015, includes green skills training to promote
              sustainability across various sectors.
              Green skills are essential for:
                Managing Natural Resources: To understand how our actions affect the environment, we need to create
                 and use technologies that reduce the use of natural resources. It’s also important to be aware of and follow
                 rules that guide us in using these resources in a sustainable and responsible way.
                Supporting  Climate Resilience:  To  address  climate  change,  we  need  to  create  models  that  help  us
                 understand its projections. We should also develop strategies to manage risks related to future resource
                 availability and use technologies that make us more resilient to changes.

                Enhancing  Resource Efficiency: To create business models that use resources efficiently, we need to
                 develop and adopt technologies that make the most of available resources and minimise waste.
                Promoting  Low  Carbon Industries:  To  boost  renewable  energy,  we  should  develop  technologies  for
                 wind, solar and water power. We also need to create and use technologies and products that cut down on
                 carbon emissions.
              Effective communication is vital for collaboration on green solutions, especially in sectors like green building.
              The Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
              Change aims to develop skilled workers dedicated to sustainable development, contributing to the Sustainable
              Development Goals.
                GREEN JOBS

              Green jobs are roles that contribute to preserving or restoring environmental quality, promoting sustainable
              development  across  various  sectors.  These  jobs  protect  ecosystems,  enhance  biodiversity  and  reduce
              energy,  materials  and  water  consumption  through  high-efficiency  strategies.  Green  jobs  exist  in  sectors
              such as agriculture, manufacturing, research and development and more, facilitating the transition from a
              high-carbon to a low-carbon economy through eco-friendly technologies. The demand for green jobs is
              increasing,  especially  in  areas  like  green  buildings  and  energy  efficiency,  requiring  architects,  engineers,
              technicians and construction workers. Key sectors with potential for green jobs include:

                        Sector                       Areas/Field                            Green Jobs
               Agriculture                 Organic farming                    Water quality technician
                                           Watershed management                Rainwater harvesting professionals and
                                           Rainwater harvesting                technicians
                                                                               Solar pump technician
                                                                                Greenhouse or polyhouse professionals
                                                                                and technicians
               Construction                 Designing and manufacturing       Green builders
                                            energy-efficient appliances        Green design professionals
                                            Enhancing building efficiency     Green workers
                                            through energy audits
                                           Constructing green buildings



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