1M1B Establishes Green Skills Academy to Bridge India's Climate Employment Gap

Manav Subodh, founder of 1M1B, has launched a <b>Green Skills Academy in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh</b>, to address the shortage of skilled workers for India's green transition. The initiative provides training for solar system installation, electric vehicle maintenance, and resource management to youth in smaller towns. Supported by AICTE and Salesforce, the program offers green internships focusing on water audits, energy consumption, and waste management. By early 2026, over <b>23,000 students completed internships</b> and generated more than 3,500 projects. The goal is to make sustainability economically viable by aligning training with employer demand to improve local livelihoods.