Green Jobs Mission: MNRE Approves ₹259 Crore Plan to Build India’s Renewable Energy Workforce
What Happened
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved the continuation of its Human Resource Development Programme from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 with a total outlay of ₹2.59 billion (about ₹259 crore). The initiative aims to build a skilled workforce to support India's renewable energy expansion and its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Key Takeaways
As India accelerates its clean energy transition, the biggest challenge is not just building solar panels and wind farms but ensuring enough trained professionals are available to install, operate, and maintain them. This programme is designed to address that workforce gap.