New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- India's green economy could generate USD 4.1 trillion (Rs 360 lakh crore) in cumulative investments and create 48 million full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs by 2047, according to a new report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).

Massive Green Market Potential

The analysis estimates that India could unlock a USD 1.1 trillion (Rs 97.7 lakh crore) annual green market by 2047.

This growth would be driven by 36 green value chains across the energy transition, circular economy, bio-economy and nature-based solutions.

Green Economy Council Launched

CEEW also announced the launch of the Green Economy Council (GEC), chaired by former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant.

Other members include IIT Madras' Proffesor Ash...