India’s Energy Workforce Growth in 2023
India’s energy sector employed over 8.5 million workers in 2023, constituting 1.5% of the total workforce, as per the International Energy Agency (IEA). Clean energy jobs grew by 5%, outpacing the 2% growth in fossil fuel employment. Total energy investments surged by 6%, with clean energy investments rising 35% above the 2016-2021 average. Key employment sectors include fossil fuels (3 million jobs), bioenergy (700,000 jobs), and the power sector (3 million jobs split between generation and grid maintenance). This reflects India’s transition toward sustainable energy and highlights its bioethanol industry as the world’s third largest.
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