Most vocational training programmes focus on mechanical/technical skills rather than ‘soft’ or ‘green’ skills. Green skills contribute to preserving or restoring environmental quality for sustainable future and include jobs that protect ecosystems and biodiversity, reduce energy and minimize waste and pollution. In line with the Skill India Mission of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change utilizing the vast network and expertise of EIACP (erstwhile ENVIS) Hubs/ RPs, has taken up an initiative for skill development in the environment and forest sector to enable India’s youth to get gainful employment and/or self-employment, called the Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP).
The programme endeavors to develop green skilled workers having technical knowledge and commitment to sustainable development, which will help in the attainment of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), National Biodiversity Targets (NBTs), as well as Waste Management Rules (2016).
Sikkim EIACP Hub at Forest and Environment Department, Government of Sikkim offers GSDP training in three certified courses;
1. Apiculturist (Wild Bee) - Value Addition and Marketing of NTFP Products (Animal Origin) [NSQF level 2, 240Hrs, up to 30 days] » See course brochure
2. Micro-Entrepreneur (Bamboo Cfrats) - Value Addition and Marketing of NTFP Products (Plant Origin) [NSQF level 4, 420Hrs, up to 60 days] » See course brochure
3. Solar Enterprise Assistant Manager [NSQF level 5, 510Hrs, up to 68 days] » See course brochure
» See the Advertisement for GSDP 2024-25 and Apply (Application accepted till 19th December 2024)
» Download GSDP Brochure [PDF, 1.96 Mb]
» Read More on http://gsdp-envis.gov.in
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