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Union Minister Pitches Green Jobs as Core to Low-Carbon Growth at Jamia Conference

The remarks signal a government drive to link youth employment with a low‑carbon shift backed by existing green funding.

Overview

  • Addressing the valedictory session at Jamia Millia Islamia’s sustainability conference, Jitendra Singh said green jobs and entrepreneurship will anchor India’s future economy.
  • He said the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with an outlay above Rs 19,000 crore, is laying the groundwork for cleaner industrial production.
  • He pointed to a Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund that aims to help startups scale through joint public–private financing.
  • Singh forecast new roles in solar manufacturing, battery production, grid operations and biofuels as clean technologies expand across the energy system.
  • He highlighted practical steps such as converting older vehicles to electric power and turning used cooking oil into biofuel to keep the transition affordable and scalable.