GS Paper 3:
Syllabus: Conservation related issues.
Context:
During his speech on the occasion of World Environment Day, PM Modi highlighted India’s efforts to create ‘green jobs’.
What are ‘green jobs’?
- They are a class of jobs that directly have a positive impact on the planet, and contribute to the overall environmental welfare.
- They’re aimed at reducing the negative environmental impact of economic sectors and furthering the process of creating a low-carbon economy.
Jobs involving renewable energy, conservation of resources, ensuring energy efficient means are categorised under the same.
Significance:
For India ‘green jobs’ can prove immensely useful to the country with sectors like renewable energy, waste management, green transport and urban farming all having great potential to employ a trained workforce.
Efforts by India in this regard:
Skill Council for Green Jobs:
- Launched on October 1, 2015.
- It was set up to be a not-for-profit, independent, industry-led initiative.
- It was aligned to the National Skill Development Missions.
- Promoted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
- Aim: To help manufacturers and other service providers in India’s ‘green business’ sector.
Green Jobs Initiative:
The International Labour Organisation, the International Trade Union Confederation, the United Nations Environment Programme and the International Employers Organisation collectively launched the Green Jobs Initiative in 2008.
- It is aimed at bettering placements, training and creating opportunities for individuals to work in ‘green jobs’.
InstaLinks:
Prelims Link:
- What are green jobs?
- What is the carbon footprint?
- About carbon sequestration.
Mains Link:
What are green jobs? Discuss their significance.
Q. 5) Green Jobs Initiative was launched by:
- International Labour Organisation.
- International Trade Union Confederation.
- United Nations Environment Programme and the International Employers Organisation.
- All A, B and C.
Sources: Indian Express.
