Dr. Anandi Subramanian, Senior Economic Advisor, has developed the concept of GSDP. It is a unique skill development training initiative that comes under the ENVIS Scheme of the MoEF&CC, to cater to skilled workforce demand in the environment and forest sector. The larger goal of the initiative is to enable India’s youth to get gainful and/or self-employment in the environment sector. The programme endeavours to develop green skilled workforce having technical knowledge and commitment towards sustainable development. The programme will help towards attainment of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), National Biodiversity Targets (NBTs) as well as frameworks under the latest Waste Management Rules.