Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP): Building a Green Workforce

The Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) is an initiative by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) designed to create skilled manpower for India’s transition towards a green economy. It recognizes that the shift towards sustainable practices requires a workforce trained in green technologies, resource efficiency, and environmentally conscious operations. Objectives of GSDP … Read more

National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA): Shielding India’s Farms from Climate Crisis

The National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA), launched in 2011 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), is a pioneering research and development initiative aimed at shielding Indian agriculture from the increasing impacts of climate change. It recognizes that climate variability poses a significant threat to food security and farmers’ livelihoods and emphasizes … Read more

Lessons from Emergency

Lessons from Emergency Introduction The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a devastating event that left the country in ruins. In the aftermath of the disaster, many people were left homeless and without access to basic necessities. In order to provide relief to the Haitian people, the United Nations (UN) launched a massive humanitarian effort. One of … Read more