The HOPE Framework: Equipping Indian University Students with Green Skills for Employability, Career Growth, and Holistic Well-being in the 21st Century

As the world tackles with the dual challenges of environmental sustainability and employability in a rapidly advancing job market, the need for green skills has surfaced as a fundamental focus for the 21st century. This research paper explores the SAMVAW Foundation’s HOPE framework comprising the elements of - Happiness, Optimism, Planet, and Environment - as a transformative model for addressing these challenges, particularly for Indian college and university students.