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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 contribute to sustainability by
                 developing eco-friendly products and services such as energy-efficient appliances, biodegradable materials,
                 and sustainable urban planning. These jobs support environmental well-being by integrating  renewable
                 energy sources, promoting waste reduction, and enhancing green infrastructure.
                 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 transition to a green economy presents immense opportunities for innovation, business growth, and
                 environmental protection. Green jobs not only contribute to sustainability but also create new industries,
                 enhance efficiency, and support global climate initiatives. The key benefits of green jobs include:

                   Enhancing energy and resource efficiency.
                   Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting cleaner air.

                   Managing waste and minimising pollution effectively.

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