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Centre for Green Livelihood

Advancing sustainable development, inclusive growth, and climate resilience.

About Centre for Green Livelihood

The Centre for Green Livelihood focuses on enabling inclusive, climate-aligned livelihoods through skill development and institutional strengthening. Our mission is to support governments, industries, and communities in implementing strategies that foster economic opportunities while ensuring environmental sustainability. Through technical assistance, capacity-building, and stakeholder engagement, we bridge policy gaps and strengthen governance structures to improve livelihoods, accelerate decarbonization, and promote long-term economic resilience. Our collaborative approach ensures that sustainable policies translate into real, measurable impact at the grassroots level.

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The Green Council is chaired by the Honourable Chief Minister and aims to foster sustainable livelihoods. Swaniti Initiative serves as the technical advisor, providing strategic guidance on attracting investments, enhancing market linkages, and expanding livelihood opportunities in sectors such as Minor Forest Produce (MFP), agriculture, renewable energy, handicrafts, and eco-tourism.

Key Objectives
  • Supporting marginalized groups in agriculture and eco-tourism to drive inclusive growth.
  • Implementing technologies to reduce carbon emissions and promote green livelihoods.
  • Engaging investors to develop alternative livelihoods and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Positioning Chhattisgarh as a model region for sustainable development.
Our Approach
  • Government Partnerships: Collaborating with urban planning, rural development, and agriculture departments to streamline policies.
  • Technical Assistance: Providing district-level support for infrastructure development and market linkages.
  • Capacity Building: Working with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) via the State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) to enhance market access.

The Green Skilling Initiatives in Andhra Pradesh focus on building a future-ready workforce for priority clean energy sectors, including solar power, electric mobility, and grid operations. The Centre works with state departments, training institutions, and industry partners to align skill development programs with emerging sectoral demand and local employment opportunities.

Key Objectives
  • Identify workforce and technical skill gaps across solar, EV, and grid-related sectors.
  • Design industry-aligned training programs that respond to evolving clean energy markets.
  • Strengthen employment linkages through demand-driven skilling pathways.
  • Support institutional capacity for long-term green workforce development.
Our Approach
  • Sector-Specific Skill Mapping:Conducting ground research to assess skill requirements in solar installation and O&M, EV manufacturing and charging infrastructure, and grid operations.
  • Program Design and Technical Support:Developing curricula, certification frameworks, and training models in partnership with state institutions and industry stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:Working with utilities, private sector players, and training providers to ensure relevance, placement, and scalability.

The Surya Mitra Program in Maharashtra focuses on building a skilled workforce to support the state’s expanding solar energy ecosystem. The Centre works with state institutions and training partners to strengthen implementation of the Surya Mitra model, ensuring that solar deployment is supported by qualified technicians across installation, operations, and maintenance.

Key Objectives
  • Strengthen workforce capacity for rooftop and utility-scale solar projects.
  • Align training curricula with industry requirements and emerging technologies.
  • Improve employment outcomes for trained solar technicians.
  • Support scalable and standardized solar skilling models at the state level.
Our Approach
  • Program Review and Technical Support:Assessing existing Surya Mitra training models and supporting curriculum, certification, and delivery improvements.
  • Industry and Institutional Engagement:Working with solar developers, training institutions, and state agencies to align skilling with market demand.
  • Monitoring and Outcomes Tracking:Supporting mechanisms to track trainee performance, placement, and long-term employment outcomes.

Through collaborative partnerships, data-driven policymaking, and grassroots engagement, the Centre ensures that policies are implemented efficiently and equitably—transforming governance and improving lives at scale.