The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in partnership with 1M1B Green Skills Academy and Salesforce has announced green internships for all the AICTE-affiliated colleges and universities. The internship aims to develop a sustainability mindset among students ensuring proficiency in data intelligence for climate action.
By the end of 2030, the 1M1B Green Internship programme will give internship opportunities to 100,000 students. 10,000 internships will be given in the first year, states the official press release. The programme was launched at the AICTE Headquarters in New Delhi. The approach to learning will include gamified assessments and data analysis of live projects focusing on Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Integration, Waste Management, Water Conservation and Carbon Footprint Reduction, the release added.
Under the Green Internship programme, the selected interns will work on transforming the educational institutes into green campuses as a part of their live project and align the goals with the NIRF rankings that promote green campuses. They will conduct campus audits, recommend energy-saving solutions, design zero-waste systems and gain expertise in making organisations into being sustainable and NetZero, the council stated.
Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE said, “The Green Internship Programme 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.”
Arundhati Bhattacharya, CEO & Chairperson, Salesforce India, said, “At the core of Salesforce’s values is our unwavering commitment to a sustainable future, and we are dedicated to empowering the next generation with the skills needed to lead this charge. Our association with 1M1B Green Skills Academy and AICTE reflects this commitment, offering students valuable hands-on experience in green technologies and sustainable practices, preparing them for the jobs of tomorrow accelerating India’s journey toward a greener, more resilient, sustainable economy.”
Manav Subodh, Founder and Chief Mentor, 1M1B, said, “India’s population primarily consists of young people. The Green Internship programme will provide an opportunity and a platform to our young people to learn and explore new career opportunities in the growing green economy. It’s a program to identify and groom the climate talent of our country. We are proud that AICTE and Salesforce are supporting us in building the Green Future Ready workforce. 1M1B will be able to provide green internships to over 1 lakh youth in the next five years.”
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