Governance & Institutional Framework
To effectively address climate change and implement sustainable solutions, the Government of Puducherry has established a robust governance and institutional framework. At the core of this effort is the Steering Committee, a high-level decision-making body that ensures policy coordination, interdepartmental collaboration, and strategic implementation of climate adaptation and mitigation measures.
🌍 The Role of the Steering Committee✔️ Leadership & Oversight – Chaired by the Chief Secretary, with Secretaries of key departments as members, the committee provides strategic direction and supervises climate action efforts.
✔️ Cross-Sectoral Collaboration – Involves 19 government departments and 5 autonomous bodies, ensuring a multi-sectoral approach to climate change planning.
✔️ Implementation & Monitoring – Facilitates the execution of the Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) and ensures alignment with national and global climate goals.
👥 Steering Committee Leadership & Members
Steering Committee Composition
The State Steering Committee (SSC) is chaired by the Chief Secretary, Government of Puducherry and includes Secretaries from key departments as members. This committee provides policy direction and coordination for the State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC).
👨💼 Leadership:
✔️ Chief Secretary, Government of Puducherry – Chairman
📌 Members:
- Secretary to Government (Animal Husbandry)
- Secretary to Government (Agriculture)
- Secretary to Government (Power)
- Secretary to Government (Fisheries)
- Secretary to Government (Forest & Wildlife)
- Secretary to Government (Health)
- Secretary to Government (Local Administration)
- Secretary to Government (Planning & Research)
- Secretary to Government (Public Works)
- Secretary to Government (Revenue & Disaster Management)
- Secretary to Government (School Education)
- Special Secretary to Government (Industries & Commerce)
- Special Secretary to Government (Transport)
- Special Secretary to Government (Science, Technology & Environment)
📌 Convener & Advisory Member:
- Director, Department of Science, Technology & Environment – Convener
- Chief General Manager, NABARD, Chennai – Member
The Climate Change Cell: A Centralized Hub for Action
To support the State Steering Committee, the Department of Science, Technology & Environment (DSTE) has established the Puducherry Climate Change Cell (PCCC). This Cell serves as the single-window authority for climate-related policies, project execution, and engagement with stakeholders.
📌 Key Functions of the Climate Change Cell
✅ Acts as the nodal agency for Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) preparation and execution.
✅ Facilitates collaboration between government departments, research institutions, and funding agencies.
✅ Provides scientific data, research insights, and policy recommendations for climate resilience.
✅ Strengthens interdepartmental coordination to ensure the smooth implementation of climate initiatives.
✅ Works closely with the Government of India and external funding agencies to drive climate projects in Puducherry.
🤝 Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
The Puducherry Climate Change Cell operates through an inclusive governance structure, involving:
✅ State Government Departments – Key players in policy implementation.
✅ Autonomous Bodies – Supporting climate research and environmental management.
✅ External Agencies & Experts – Bringing in technical knowledge and global best practices.
Steering Committee Members & Partner Departments
The Steering Committee plays a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating climate adaptation and mitigation strategies in Puducherry. The committee consists of key government departments and autonomous bodies, ensuring a multi-sectoral approach to climate resilience.
🏛️ Government Departments Involved
The following 19 government departments are actively engaged in implementing the Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP):
- Adi Dravidar Welfare
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry
- Commercial Taxes
- Electricity
- Fisheries & Fishermen Welfare
- Forest & Wildlife
- Health & Family Welfare Services
- Hindu Religious Institutions
- Industries & Commerce
- Local Administration
- Planning & Research
- Public Works
- Revenue & Disaster Management
- School Education
- Science, Technology & Environment
- Social Welfare
- Town & Country Planning
- Transport
🌿 Autonomous Bodies Supporting Climate Action
The following 5 autonomous agencies provide critical support through policy guidance, research, and environmental management:
- Regional Planning Authorities (RPAs: PPA, KPA, MPA & YPA)
- Puducherry Pollution Control Committee (PPCC)
- Puducherry Council for Science & Technology (PCS&T)
- Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority (PCZMA)
- Renewable Energy Agency of Puducherry (REAP)