The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in collaboration with 1M1B Green Skills Academy, has introduced a green internship program for students enrolled in AICTE-affiliated colleges and universities across the country. By 2030, the 1M1B Green Internship Program aims to provide one lakh internships, with 10,000 opportunities being made available in the first year alone. This initiative is designed to enhance sustainability skills and raise eco-awareness among students.
First announced at the United Nations headquarters in December 2023, the 1M1B Green Skills Academy has already initiated several partnerships. Earlier this year, India’s first Green Skills Academy, aimed at developing climate talent using AI, was launched in collaboration with the Government of Telangana and Salesforce, followed by an MoU with the Government of Meghalaya. Additionally, the first physical Green Skills Centre is being established in Hyderabad to provide practical, hands-on learning experiences.
“The Green Internship Program is a key step towards fostering eco-consciousness and equipping students with practical skills in sustainability. It aligns with our vision of integrating green practices into education, helping institutions contribute to national environmental goals and ensuring our future workforce is ready to meet global sustainability challenges,” said T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE.
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The launch event, held at AICTE Headquarters in New Delhi, was attended by several notable figures, including AICTE Chairman T. G. Sitharam, NETF Chairman Anil Sahasrabuddhe, AICTE CCO Dr. Buddha Chandrasekhar, Salesforce India’s Yudhisther Yadav, and 1M1B Founder & Chief Mentor Manav Subodh.
This unique initiative is expected to play a significant role in integrating green skills into the educational framework, empowering students to address global sustainability challenges.
