New Delhi, April 6 -- Indias transition towards non-fossil fuel energy and improved energy efficiency is expected to significantly boost employment, according to a study by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER).
The power sector, which accounts for nearly 40 per cent of carbon emissions, offers substantial scope for emission reduction and job creation.
The study noted that alongside environmental benefits, the shift will have wide-ranging implications for employment generation and workforce skill requirements.
Focus on Regional Job Creation
The report examines how clean energy jobs will be distributed geographically across states, addressing a key gap in existing research that has largely focu...