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What are green jobs? Understanding the gaps and opportunities in India’s green economy

Imagine a world where your job doesn’t just earn you a pay cheque, but also helps clean the air, reduce waste, and fight climate change. As India commits to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and scaling up renewable energy, green jobs are emerging as a cornerstone of both economic recovery and environmental responsibility.

But for this transition to succeed, India must overcome deep-rooted challenges, ranging from climate literacy gaps to policy fragmentation, skill mismatches, and implementation issues in government schemes.