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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.

            5.2.1. 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.
               • Protecting and restoring natural ecosystems.
               • Encouraging resilience and adaptation to climate change impacts.
               • Generating long-term employment opportunities in sustainable industries.

               • Advancing technological innovations that drive eco-friendly solutions.

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