Creating employment: Why the Budget should look to create “green jobs” in India’s hinterlands

Last year, India’s renewable energy capacity increased by 113% adding about 30 GW of new renewable energy, as per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. With nearly 65% of India living in rural areas, renewable energy comes as a very lucrative option for energy access to this region. Further, it has the potential to bring new job opportunities for the rural population. India’s hinterlands offer immense job creation potential in the renewable energy sector. With abundant land and natural resources, rural areas are ideal for developing solar…