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The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in partnership with 1M1B Green Skills Academy, has announced green internships for all the AICTE affiliated colleges and universities.
By the end of 2030, the 1M1B Green Internship programme will give internship opportunities to 100,000 students. A total of 10,000 internships will be given in the first year.
The Green Internship Program was launched at the AICTE Headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of dignitaries, T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, Anil SahasraBuddhe, Chairman, NETF, Dr Buddha Chandrasekhar, CCO, AICTE, Yudhisther Yadav, India Lead, Partner Success and Ecosystem Growth, Salesforce India, and Manav Subodh, Founder & Chief Mentor, 1M1B, along with other dignitaries.
1M1B Green Skills Academy was announced at the United Nations headquarters in December 2023. Earlier this year, 1M1B started India’s 1st Green Skill Academy-Developing climate talent leveraging AI in partnership with the Government of Telangana and Salesforce, followed by another MoU with the Government of Meghalaya. 1M1B, in partnership with Salesforce, is also setting up the first physical centre of the 1M1B Green Skills in Hyderabad, Telangana, to provide hands-on learning experiences to students.
“The Green Internship Program is a key step towards fostering eco-consciousness and equipping students with practical skills in sustainability. It aligns with our vision of integrating green practices into education, helping institutions contribute to national environmental goals and ensuring our future workforce is ready to meet global sustainability challenges,” said Prof T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE.
