Institutional Structure
UPCAMPA's governance framework and organizational hierarchy
Governance of UPCAMPA
A dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle ensuring coordinated implementation
Governing Body
Chaired by Chief Secretary, UP with 15 members representing key departments
Policy direction & oversight
Executive Body
Led by Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary Environment
Program management & coordination
SPV Leadership
Chief Executive Officer B. Chandrakala leading day-to-day operations
Implementation execution
UPCAMPA as a Special Purpose Vehicle
Dedicated entity within the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Why an SPV?
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Single Point of Accountability
Clear responsibility for program implementation and outcomes
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Cross-Sector Coordination
Brings together transport, agriculture, industry, and other departments
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Dedicated Resources
Ensures program has independent staffing and authority
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Flexible Implementation
Can adopt best practices and adapt to local conditions quickly
Institutional Location
Parent Department
Department of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change
Government of Uttar Pradesh
Entity Type
Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
Dedicated program management unit
Chief Executive Officer
B. Chandrakala
Reports to Executive Body
Organizational Structure
UPCAMPA's governance hierarchy and reporting lines
Governing Body
Chaired by Chief Secretary, UP
15 Members representing key departments
Executive Body
Led by ACS/PS Environment, UP
Approves implementation strategies & policies
Chief Executive Officer
B. Chandrakala
Day-to-day program implementation & coordination
Program Operations
Implementation, monitoring, and coordination
Technical Division
DSS, modeling, and air quality management
Finance & Administration
Budget, accounting, and HR functions
Governing Body Composition
15-member committee providing policy direction and oversight
Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh
Chairperson
ACS/PS, Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
Vice-Chairperson & Executive Board Chair
3-15Sector Department Heads
Transport
Principal Secretary / Commissioner
Agriculture
Principal Secretary / Commissioner
Industry
Principal Secretary / Commissioner
Urban Development
Principal Secretary / Commissioner
Energy
Principal Secretary
MSME / State Industries
Principal Secretary / Commissioner
Finance
Principal Secretary
UPSRLM / Poverty Reduction
Additional Principal Secretary
Pollution Control Board
Chairman, UPPCB
Chief Executive Officer
UPCAMPA Member-Secretary
Governing Body Responsibilities
- •Approve annual work plans and budgets
- •Review quarterly progress reports and DLI achievement
- •Ensure coordination across sector departments
- •Approve major policies and implementation guidelines
- •Resolve inter-department conflicts and bottlenecks
Sector-Level UPCAMP Cells
Departmental teams driving implementation within each sector
UPCAMP Cell Structure
In Each Sector Department
Dedicated UPCAMP cells are established within transport, agriculture, industry, urban development, and energy departments.
- →Led by designated nodal officer/additional secretary
- →Staff dedicated to program implementation
- →Direct reporting to UPCAMPA CEO
- →Budget line within departmental allocation
Sector Departments
Transport
DLI 6-7 implementation
Agriculture
DLI 4 implementation
Industry
DLI 5 implementation
Urban Development
DLI 3, 8 implementation
MSME/Industries
Industry support
UPSRLM
Clean cooking outreach
Coordination Mechanisms
Monthly Sector Meetings
UPCAMP cells meet to review implementation progress and troubleshoot issues
Quarterly Executive Reviews
Executive Body reviews DLI progress and approves corrective actions
Annual Governing Body
Comprehensive program review and policy direction by Governing Body
Key Personnel
UPCAMPA leadership team driving program implementation
B. Chandrakala
Chief Executive Officer
Leads all aspects of program implementation, manages UPCAMPA team, ensures DLI achievement, and serves as primary liaison with World Bank and government stakeholders.
UPCAMPA Team
Management & Technical Staff
Including Project Director, Sector leads, technical experts in air quality, finance, procurement, and communications supporting the CEO.
Coordination with Technical Partners
Working with research and advisory institutions for implementation excellence
Technical Institutions
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IIASA (Austria)
GAINS-IGP modeling, emissions inventory
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IIT Kanpur
Source apportionment, air quality science
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IIT Delhi
Air quality monitoring, DSS development
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NILU (Norway)
International best practices, capacity building
Advisory & Donor Partners
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World Bank
Financing, technical support, monitoring
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TERI
Technical advisory, stakeholder engagement
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Clean Air Fund
Advisory support on program design
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Bloomberg Philanthropies
Clean air initiative support