Carbon Smart India Fellowship
The Carbon Smart India Fellowship is a flagship initiative by The Social Purpose Trust, designed to equip a new generation of youth leaders to champion solar energy adoption and carbon offsetting at the grassroots level. This one-year, field-based, purpose-driven program bridges climate action with community engagement — combining technical training, social impact, and leadership development.
Fellows will play a critical role in promoting clean energy, conducting field outreach, and driving afforestation efforts to offset the carbon footprint of solar installations. The program offers structured mentorship, a performance-based stipend, and hands-on experience in the green economy.
Empowering Youth. Enabling Solar Futures.
About The Fellowship
KEY OBJECTIVES
Facilitate decentralized solar adoption at household and community levels
Cultivate youth climate leaders with skills in solar technology, ethical sales, and sustainability
Offset embedded carbon emissions through geo-tagged, community-based tree plantation drives
Generate climate impact data and human-centered stories for advocacy and knowledge building
Orientation (Month 1)
Training in climate science, solar energy systems, community sales (inspired by The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy), and fieldwork ethics
FELLOWSHIP STRUCTURE
Duration: 12 Months (Full-Time, Field-Based)
Pilot Cohort: 5 Fellows
Location: Residential setup with a shared 2BHK that also functions as the field office
Monthly Stipend: ₹7,000 – ₹15,000 (based on performance tier)
Field Engagement (Months 2–3)
Fellows conduct Solar Sabhas, Samvads, and door-to-door campaigns to build awareness and generate leads for solar adoption
Specialization & Scale (Months 4–12)
Fellows are evaluated quarterly and categorized:
Category A (₹12,000/month): Consistent performers with lead conversions and partnerships
Category B (₹15,000/month): Top-tier fellows leading sub-teams and community mobilization
PROGRAM PHASES
CORE INITIATIVES
OffseTree Program
Each solar installation is audited for its embedded carbon. Fellows work with local stakeholders to plant native trees that offset this carbon. Every plantation is geo-tagged, vlogged, and monitored for survival, ensuring measurable climate impact.
Solar Adoption Campaign
Fellows engage directly with communities through public meetings and outreach efforts to promote the adoption of solar energy systems. Emphasis is placed on trust-building, technical literacy, and long-term support.
SOCIAL & CLIMATE IMPACT
Social Impact
Youth skilling and employment in the green economy
Reduced household energy costs
Strengthened links between communities, governments, and solar businesses
Climate Impact
Verified carbon offsets through afforestation
Increased solar energy usage at the grassroots level
Climate impact stories and data to support evidence-based policymaking
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We’re looking for motivated individuals (ages 18–30) passionate about climate action, community service, and sustainable development. Prior experience in fieldwork, sales, or renewable energy is appreciated but not mandatory. What matters most is your commitment to making a difference.
Application Deadline: [05 / May / 2025]
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For queries, email us at: [socialpurposestories@gmail.com ]
Be part of a transformative journey that equips you with skills, experience, and purpose.
Help shape India’s carbon-smart future — one community at a time.
About The Social Purpose Trust
The Social Purpose Trust is a non-profit organization committed to driving sustainable development through community-based action, youth empowerment, and technology-enabled solutions. Our mission is to catalyze systemic change by investing in people, purpose, and planet
