Partners & Agencies
Collaborative ecosystem driving India's clean air program forward
A Collaborative Approach
UPCAMPA brings together government, research institutions, donors, and advisors
Implementation
Government agencies executing program activities
Technical
Research institutions providing scientific guidance
Advisory
Policy experts and implementation advisors
Financing
Donors and development finance institutions
Implementation Partners
UPCAMPA
Special Purpose Vehicle
Program management unit within DoEFCC coordinating all implementation across sectors
Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (DoEFCC)
Parent Department
Government of UP nodal department for air quality policy and overall program governance
Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB)
Regulatory Implementation
Environmental regulation, monitoring networks, compliance verification, and technical guidance
Technical & Research Partners
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Modeling & Emissions Inventory
Austria-based institution developing GAINS-IGP model, source apportionment analysis, and emissions reduction scenarios
IIT Kanpur
Air Quality Science
Research on air pollution sources, receptor modeling, vehicle emission standards, and field studies
IIT Delhi
DSS Development
Real-time air quality monitoring system design, AI-enabled predictive modeling, and data analytics platform
Norwegian Institute for Air Research (NILU)
International Technical Support
Best practices in air quality management, capacity building, and knowledge sharing from European experience
Advisory & Policy Partners
TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute)
Technical Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
Policy analysis, sector-specific technical guidance, stakeholder consultation, and research support
Clean Air Fund
Strategic Advisory
Global clean air advocacy, program design guidance, and best practices from international programs
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Air Quality Initiative Support
Strategic support for clean air initiatives and high-ambition program design
Development Partners & Donors
World Bank
Lead Financier & Implementation Support
$299.66M in financing (IBRD + grants), technical assistance, fiduciary support, and results verification
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), UK
Co-Financing & Technical Support
British government development agency providing financing and technical expertise on transport and clean cooking
Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) / Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC)
Grant Co-Financing
Swiss development agency contributing grants for capacity building and agricultural interventions
Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP)
Clean Energy Technical Support
World Bank trust fund supporting clean cooking and renewable energy transition technical assistance
Government Department Coordination
UPCAMP cells within key departments driving sector-specific implementation
Department of Transport
Urban Mobility & Vehicle Scrapping
Electric bus procurement, e-three-wheeler distribution, heavy vehicle scrapping, charging infrastructure
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Emissions Reduction
4R nutrient stewardship, crop residue management, mechanization support, farmer training
Department of Industry
Brick Kiln & Industrial Modernization
Brick kiln upgrades, common boiler facilities, emission control, MSME support
Department of Urban Development & Housing
Clean Cooking & City-Level Management
Clean cooking provision, urban air quality plans, municipal coordination, implementation at city level
Department of MSME
Small & Medium Enterprise Support
Industrial cluster development, pollution control equipment, enterprise financing, skill development
UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM)
Household Clean Cooking Outreach
Community mobilization, household beneficiary identification, LPG connection facilitation, behavioral change
UPCAMP Cells
Each sector department hosts a dedicated UPCAMP cell with a nodal officer and implementation team. These cells:
- •Coordinate with UPCAMPA on targets, timelines, and resource allocation
- •Execute implementation activities and maintain project accounts
- •Gather and verify data for DLI achievement reporting
- •Engage with beneficiaries, communities, and private sector within their domain
- •Ensure compliance with environmental and social safeguards
The World Bank's Role
More than financing: technical support and implementation partnership
World Bank Support Package
$299.66M Financing
$299.66M IBRD loan + $5M grants for program implementation
Technical Assistance
Specialists in air quality, transport, energy, and procurement management
Fiduciary Support
Financial management oversight, procurement standards, and audit support
Results Verification
Third-party verification of DLI achievement for disbursement approval
Knowledge Sharing
Global best practices, learning networks, and M&E support
World Bank Partnership Benefits
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Global Credibility
WB backing provides confidence to development partners and private investors
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Concessional Financing
Lower interest rates and longer repayment periods than commercial loans
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Institutional Strengthening
Support for creating and operating UPCAMPA as dedicated implementation unit
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Risk Mitigation
WB safeguards protect environment, social welfare, and community interests
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Coordination Platform
WB convenes stakeholders and facilitates multi-donor coordination
Co-Financing Partners
International development agencies contributing grants and technical support
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
British Government Agency
Focus Areas
Transport electrification, clean cooking technology, gender-inclusive program design
Support Type
Co-financing grants and technical expertise
Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC/SECO)
Swiss Government Agency
Focus Areas
Agricultural innovation, sustainable livelihoods, capacity building in rural areas
Support Type
Grant co-financing for agriculture component
Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP)
World Bank Trust Fund
Focus Areas
Clean cooking technology, renewable energy transition, energy efficiency
Support Type
Technical assistance and grant funding
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Global Philanthropic Organization
Focus Areas
Clean air advocacy, program design innovation, monitoring and evaluation support
Support Type
Advisory support and implementation grants
Research & Technical Institutions
Leading universities and research centers providing evidence-based guidance
IIASA (Austria)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
Role
Develops and maintains GAINS-IGP model, the scientific foundation for the program
Contributions
- Emissions inventory and source apportionment
- Scenario analysis and cost-effectiveness studies
- Transboundary pollution modeling
NILU (Norway)
Norwegian Institute for Air Research
Role
Brings international best practices and lessons from European air quality programs
Contributions
- Monitoring system design
- Capacity building and training
- Quality assurance and peer review
IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology
Role
Provides indigenous air quality research and source characterization studies
Contributions
- Vehicle emission testing and standards
- Field measurement campaigns
- Receptor modeling and source apportionment
IIT Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology
Role
Leads design and development of the Airshed Decision Support System
Contributions
- Real-time monitoring platform development
- AI-enabled predictive modeling
- Data integration and visualization tools
Advisory & Policy Partners
Organizations providing strategic and technical guidance
TERI
The Energy and Resources Institute
India's leading policy research organization provides technical analysis, stakeholder engagement, and sector-specific guidance across all UPCAMPA components.
Key Services
- Policy analysis
- Stakeholder consultations
- Research support
Clean Air Fund
Global Clean Air Advocacy
International organization dedicated to tackling air pollution provides strategic advisory on high-ambition program design and global best practices.
Key Services
- Strategy advisory
- Best practice sharing
- Monitoring frameworks
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Global Initiative Support
Supports high-impact climate and clean air initiatives, providing both financial and strategic guidance to strengthen program design.
Key Services
- Program advisory
- Innovation support
- M&E guidance
How Partnership Strengthens UPCAMPA
Collaborative approach delivering better outcomes
Knowledge & Evidence
Technical partners bring global research, cutting-edge models, and proven methodologies to ensure UPCAMPA is grounded in science.
Institutional Capacity
Training and advisory support from experienced partners builds long-term government capacity for air quality management.
Financial Leverage
Multiple financiers and co-investors increase total available resources beyond World Bank alone.
Risk Management
Diverse partnerships provide checks and balances, safeguards monitoring, and quality assurance.