{"id":251,"date":"2025-03-06T09:12:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T09:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dste.py.gov.in\/PCCC\/?page_id=251"},"modified":"2025-04-28T06:54:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T06:54:42","slug":"steering-committee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dste.py.gov.in\/PCCC\/about-us\/steering-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Steering Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Steering Committee: Guiding Puducherry\u2019s Climate Resilience Strategy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\nTo 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.\n<\/p>\n\n\ud83c\udf0d The Role of the Steering Committee<\/strong>\n\n

\n\u2714\ufe0f Leadership & Oversight \u2013 Chaired by the Chief Secretary, with Secretaries of key departments as members, the committee provides strategic direction and supervises climate action efforts.\n<\/p>\n\n

\n\u2714\ufe0f Cross-Sectoral Collaboration \u2013 Involves 19 government departments and 5 autonomous bodies, ensuring a multi-sectoral approach to climate change planning.\n<\/p>\n\n

\n\u2714\ufe0f Implementation & Monitoring \u2013 Facilitates the execution of the Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) and ensures alignment with national and global climate goals.\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Steering Committee Composition<\/strong>
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).<\/p>

\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbc Leadership:
\u2714\ufe0f Chief Secretary, Government of Puducherry \u2013 Chairman<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\ud83d\udccc Members:<\/p>

  • Secretary to Government (Animal Husbandry)<\/li>
  • Secretary to Government (Agriculture)<\/div><\/li>
  • Secretary to Government (Power)<\/div><\/li>
  • Secretary to Government (Fisheries)<\/div><\/li>
  • Secretary to Government (Forest & Wildlife)<\/div><\/li>
  • Secretary to Government (Health)<\/div><\/li>
  • Secretary to Government (Local Administration)<\/div><\/li>
  • Secretary to Government (Planning & Research)<\/div><\/li>
  • Secretary to Government (Public Works)<\/div><\/li>
  • Secretary to Government (Revenue & Disaster Management)<\/div><\/li>
  • Secretary to Government (School Education)<\/div><\/li>
  • Special Secretary to Government (Industries & Commerce)<\/div><\/li>
  • Special Secretary to Government (Transport)<\/div><\/li>
  • Special Secretary to Government (Science, Technology & Environment)<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
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    \ud83d\udccc Convener & Advisory Member:<\/p>

    • Director, Department of Science, Technology & Environment \u2013 Convener<\/li>
    • Chief General Manager, NABARD, Chennai \u2013 Member<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      The Climate Change Cell: A Centralized Hub for Action<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      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.<\/p>

      \ud83d\udccc Key Functions of the Climate Change Cell<\/strong>
      \u2705 Acts as the nodal agency for Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) preparation and execution.\u2028
      \u2705 Facilitates collaboration between government departments, research institutions, and funding agencies.\u2028
      \u2705 Provides scientific data, research insights, and policy recommendations for climate resilience.\u2028
      \u2705 Strengthens interdepartmental coordination to ensure the smooth implementation of climate initiatives.\u2028
      \u2705 Works closely with the Government of India and external funding agencies to drive climate projects in Puducherry.<\/p>

      \ud83e\udd1d Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration<\/strong>
      The Puducherry Climate Change Cell operates through an inclusive governance structure, involving:
      \u2705 State Government Departments \u2013 Key players in policy implementation.
      \u2705 Autonomous Bodies \u2013 Supporting climate research and environmental management.
      \u2705 External Agencies & Experts \u2013 Bringing in technical knowledge and global best practices.<\/p>

      Steering Committee Members & Partner Departments<\/strong>
      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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Government Departments Involved<\/strong>
      The following 19 government departments are actively engaged in implementing the Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP):<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      • Adi Dravidar Welfare<\/li>
      • Agriculture<\/li>
      • Animal Husbandry<\/li>
      • Commercial Taxes<\/li>
      • Electricity<\/li>
      • Fisheries & Fishermen Welfare<\/li>
      • Forest & Wildlife<\/li>
      • Health & Family Welfare Services<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        • Hindu Religious Institutions<\/li>
        • Industries & Commerce<\/div><\/div><\/li>
        • Local Administration<\/div><\/div><\/li>
        • Planning & Research<\/div><\/div><\/li>
        • Public Works<\/div><\/div><\/li>
        • Revenue & Disaster Management<\/div><\/div><\/li>
        • School Education<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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          • Social Welfare<\/div><\/div><\/li>
          • Town & Country Planning<\/div><\/div><\/li>
          • Transport<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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            \ud83c\udf3f Autonomous Bodies Supporting Climate Action\u200b<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            The following 5 autonomous agencies provide critical support through policy guidance, research, and environmental management:<\/p>

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            • Regional Planning Authorities (RPAs: PPA, KPA, MPA & YPA)<\/div><\/div><\/li>
            • Puducherry Pollution Control Committee (PPCC)<\/div><\/div><\/li>
            • Puducherry Council for Science & Technology (PCS&T)<\/div><\/div><\/li>
            • Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority (PCZMA)<\/div><\/div><\/li>
            • Renewable Energy Agency of Puducherry (REAP)<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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