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A green-collar worker is someone who works in the economy's environmental areas. Professionals such as green
              building architects, environmental consultants, waste management or recycling managers, environmental or biological
              systems engineers, landscape architects, solar and wind energy engineers and installers, green vehicle engineers,
              organic farmers, environmental lawyers, and businessmen dealing with green services or products are examples of
              green-collar workers. Electricians who install solar panels, plumbers who install solar water heaters, construction workers
              who construct energy-efficient green buildings, technicians and workers involved in the establishment of wind power
              farms, and those working for clean and renewable energy development are examples of green workers. Green jobs at
              the enterprise-level can produce things or provide services that benefit the environment, such as green buildings or
              clean transportation.
              However, these green outputs (products and services) are not always based on environment-friendly manufacturing
              processes and technologies. As a result, green employment can be characterised by their contribution to
              environment-friendly procedures. In addition, the government, in collaboration with business partners, is promoting
              energy awareness and technologies for energy efficiency, influencing consumer behaviour and establishing energy
              codes. To overcome the skilled labour shortages, the Indian government is looking at long-term development. The
              Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has established the ‘Green Jobs Skill Council’. It is striving for
              enhancing the usage of renewable energy, long-term development, and handling of waste.

              Green jobs, that exist in a variety of occupational profiles of talents and educational backgrounds, are a completely
              new sort of career, but the majority are based on established professions and occupations. The government is also
              providing the push for green jobs as a part of restructured growth policies under its 'Make in India' programme, with the
              goal of building a greener economy and developing environment-friendly employment possibilities. ‘Make in India’ is
              intended to encourage investment, accelerate innovation, improve talent development, safeguard intellectual property,
              and construct best manufacturing structures.

              Advantages of Green Jobs
              The greening of the economy provides a significant potential to launch new firms, generate new markets, and reduce
              energy costs. Green employment that helps to safeguard the environment and reduce carbon footprints are quickly
              becoming important in the 21st century. Green jobs help to:
              •   boost energy and raw material efficiency             •    minimise greenhouse gas emissions

              •   keep trash and pollutants under control              •    safeguard and restore ecosystems
              •   advocate for adaptation to the effects of climate change


                                                                                                 Experiential Learning
                        Video Session

                   Scan the QR code or visit the following link to watch the video: Green Jobs: The key
                   to sustainable development
                   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSIg0hSm6OM
                   Scan the QR code or visit the following link to watch the video: Boosting skills for green jobs
                   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dUlyz2MMFA
                   After watching the videos, answer the following questions:
                   1.  Write the names of any two green jobs.


                   2.  Write any two ways to boost skills for green job.





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