Support a Project Management Unit for Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC)
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Project Summary
Technical support is provided by the PMU to the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company to implement its objectives of operationalizing the three missions set forth by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests, Government of Tamil Nadu, v.i.z. the three missions i.e., the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Mission, Green Tamil Nadu Mission and to operationalize the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Fund.
The DOECCF, in 2022, defined three state level missions to guide green and climate resilient development in the State of Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu Green Climate Fund with a fund size of INR 1000 Crore was set up. The PMU will provide technical support and help operationalize the and the Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission.
Objectives and Outputs
Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission:
- Key initiatives: Green Schools, Climate Smart Villages, Green Monuments, Blue Flag Beach certification, CM’s Green Fellowship, Climate Change Mission in 38 districts.
- Ongoing studies: State Climate Budget exercise, Waste to Energy Pathway to Clean Power Generation, Reducing Emissions from Mass Transportation.
Green Tamil Nadu Mission:
- Target of 2.5 crore seedlings 2021-23 – 2.8 crore achieved.
- Request for 7.5 crore saplings for 2023-24.
- 350 nurseries in 38 districts.
- Toll free number for raising seedlings & grievances.
- Dedicated website.
TN Green Climate Fund:
- Investment focus areas: Eco alternatives, GHG reduction, Renewable Energy, Forest Conservation, Ecotourism, EV, Waste & Water Management, Sustainable Agriculture.