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                 Ð A green job contributes to and sustains the transition to ecologically-sustainable modes of production
                   and consumption.
                 Ð Green jobs, also known as green-collar jobs, are jobs  in agricultural,  administrative, research and
                   development, industrial, and service sectors that contribute significantly to protecting or restoring
                   environmental quality.

                 Ð A green-collar worker is someone who works in the economy's environmental areas.
                 Ð 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.

                 Ð The  government,  in collaboration  with  business partners, is promoting  energy  awareness and
                   technologies for energy efficiency, influencing consumer behaviour, and establishing energy codes.

                 Ð To overcome the skilled labour shortage, the Indian government is looking at long-term development.
                   The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has established the ‘Green Jobs Skill Council’.

                 Ð ‘Make in India’ is intended to encourage investment, accelerate innovation, improve talent development,
                   safeguard intellectual property, and construct best manufacturing structures.

                 Ð Organic farming, which avoids synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, helps maintain soil health, prevent
                   water pollution, and protect beneficial insects and organisms.
                 Ð Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) provide valuable training and technological support to farmers and local
                   youth, encouraging sustainable practices such as agro-waste collection, storage, and reuse.
                 Ð The  shift  towards  fuel-efficient  automobiles  and  alternative  fuels  is  creating  numerous  green  job
                   opportunities in the transportation sector.
                 Ð The Ministry of Power’s Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is driving the transition to electric
                   vehicles (EVs) by building a market for sustainable transport solutions.
                 Ð Green jobs are essential in creating toxin-free homes by promoting sustainable construction, renewable
                   energy, and eco-friendly materials.

                 Ð Photovoltaic (PV) Installers play a crucial role in setting up and maintaining solar panels on residential,
                   commercial, and industrial properties.

                 Ð Eco-friendly tourism destinations create a positive impact by offering experiences in protected areas,
                   wildlife reserves, and cultural heritage sites while ensuring minimal environmental disruption.

                 Ð Green  building  design  focuses  on  using  sustainable  materials,  energy-efficient  systems,  and  eco-
                   friendly construction techniques.

                 Ð Green  jobs in solid waste  management  focus on  sustainable waste  handling  practices,  including
                   e-waste recycling, waste reduction, waste auditing, and waste control.
                 Ð Appropriate technology  promotes small-scale, eco-friendly  innovations that  use locally available
                   resources to meet community needs sustainably.
                 Ð E-waste management is essential for handling discarded electronic devices like mobile phones, laptops,
                   and televisions in an environmentally responsible manner.

                 Ð Forests help prevent landslides, wetlands control floods, and healthy soils absorb carbon, reducing
                   greenhouse gas emissions.

                 Ð The Government of India's  National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), launched in 2008,
                   outlines eight missions focused on renewable energy, water conservation, sustainable agriculture, and
                   ecosystem protection.



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