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India is projected to create 7.29 million green jobs by the financial year 2027-28, scaling up to 35 million by 2047, according to an NLB Services report. CEO Sachin Alug highlights the shift of green jobs from niche roles to essential mainstream careers, emphasizing the importance of digital fluency and sustainability skills. The report notes a faster than expected growth in green job demand, driven by sectors such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and sustainable infrastructure. As industries evolve, smaller cities are becoming significant green job markets, contributing significantly to the overall job creation goal.

Key Points: India Aims for 7.29 Million Green Jobs by FY28 Says Report

  • India targets 7.29 million green jobs by FY28
  • Report projects 35 million green jobs by 2047
  • AI and IoT shape new-age green careers
  • Smaller cities emerge as green job hubs
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India to create 7.29 million green jobs by FY28, 35 million by 2047: Report

India plans 7.29 million green jobs by FY28, 35 million by 2047 as green economy expands.

"Green jobs evolved from niche to mainstream across renewables, EVs, sustainable infrastructure. - Sachin Alug"

Mumbai, June 2

India's green economy is growing rapidly and is expected to reach a value of $1 trillion by 2030, and a staggering $15 trillion by 2070, a new report said on Monday.

With this massive growth, India is also set to create a huge number of green jobs -- around 7.29 million by the financial year 2027-28 and 35 million by the year 2047, according to a NLB Services report.

NLB Services CEO Sachin Alug said: "In the past 4-5 years, we've seen green jobs evolve from niche roles to mainstream opportunities across renewable energy, EVs, and sustainable infrastructure. What's changed pragmatically is the skillsets."

"Today's green workforce needs both sustainability know-how and digital fluency, and the increased integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, GIS, and data-driven tools are laying the foundation for progressive, new-age green careers," Alug mentioned.

As the green sector expands, industries are not just investing in green technology and renewable energy, but also focusing on building a skilled workforce to meet the rising demand.

This shift is driving companies to change their hiring strategies. Rather than relying only on traditional degrees, employers are now giving more importance to practical green skills and hands-on experience.

Many companies are also working closely with colleges and universities to equip young people with sustainability-related skills, while also investing in inclusive hiring and re-skilling programmes, the report stated.

The new employment outlook is stronger than earlier predictions. In 2024, the green sector was expected to grow at a pace of 15-20 per cent annually in terms of job demand.

However, new estimates show an even faster increase, especially in fields like renewable energy, electric vehicles, green construction, waste management, and sustainable textiles.

Most green jobs are still based in big cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi. But smaller cities such as Jaipur, Indore, Visakhapatnam, Coimbatore, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, and Ahmedabad are also becoming key green job hubs.

Tier II and Tier III cities are expected to create 35-40 per cent of the projected 7.29 million jobs by FY28, helped by the growth in sustainable agriculture, logistics, and warehousing, as per the report.

Green job roles are also becoming more diverse. Demand for professionals in areas such as ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) analytics, climate data analysis, and green technology is growing fast, with a projected 20-30 per cent yearly rise.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
This is fantastic news for our youth! 🌱 Finally seeing concrete numbers on green job creation gives me hope. The focus on tier 2/3 cities is especially important - development shouldn't just be limited to metros. Hope the skilling programs reach rural areas too!
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Priya M.
While the projections look impressive, I worry about implementation. We've seen many grand plans fail due to bureaucracy. The government needs to ensure proper training infrastructure reaches smaller towns. Also, will these jobs pay well enough to attract talent?
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Amit S.
As someone working in renewable energy sector, I can confirm the growth is real! Our company has doubled workforce in 2 years. But there's a skills gap - colleges need to update curriculum faster. The combo of sustainability + digital skills mentioned is spot on.
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Neha T.
Great to see Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam in the list! 🎉 Eastern India needs this boost. But will these jobs be accessible to local people or will companies bring talent from metros? Hope there's focus on regional language training programs too.
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Vikram J.
The $15 trillion by 2070 target seems overly ambitious. We need to see year-on-year progress reports. Also, what about job quality? Green jobs shouldn't mean low-paying contract work. Proper labor protections must be part of this growth story.
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Sunita R.
My son is studying environmental science - this news makes me so happy! But colleges must improve practical training. Bookish knowledge won't be enough for these new-age green careers. Maybe more industry-academia partnerships like the article mentions?
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Karan P.

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