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  1. The Government of India, through the Skill India Mission, is driving national skill development by initiating FutureSkills PRIME and approving major employment schemes.

Report Urges India to Integrate Green Jobs into National Skill Policy

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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iFOREST released a report urging India to revise its National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 2015, to integrate green jobs as a core focus and establish a National Green Jobs and Skilling Mission. The analysis noted that only 4.5% of the working-age population reported having technical education in 2025, a figure even lower for working-age women.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The report identifies a significant gap between the demand for skilled manpower and current training output in India. This suggests a structural need for the labor market to shift toward specialized green skills, which could exceed current training capacity several times over.

The Government of India is driving national skill development through the Skill India Mission, which initiates programs like FutureSkills PRIME and approves major employment schemes.

From indiatimes.com

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  • IndiaSpeculative

    The labor market might see increased demand for specialized green jobs, potentially affecting employment and wages.

  • Ministry of Skill Development and EntrepreneurshipSpeculative

    The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship might need to revise its core policy to integrate green jobs and establish a new mission.

  • Directorate General of TrainingSpeculative

    The Directorate General of Training might need to adjust technical training curricula to meet the demand for specialized green skills.

  • Directorate of EducationSpeculative

    The Directorate of Education might need to align educational mandates to support the national shift toward green jobs.

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The Government of India, through the Skill India Mission, is driving national skill development by initiating FutureSkills PRIME and approving major employment schemes.

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