The Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Project (UPCAMP) signed memoranda of understanding with 15 Regional Knowledge Centres on Wednesday, aiming to train thousands of youths in green skills over the next five years. This initiative seeks to connect sustainable development with employment generation.
World Bank-Backed Initiative
Backed by the World Bank, the project aims to create a skilled workforce while strengthening the capacity of government departments, urban local bodies, and communities to address climate and environmental challenges, officials said.
MoU Signing Ceremony
The agreements were signed at the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change in the presence of Principal Secretary V Hekali Zhimomi. UPCAMP CEO B Chandrakala signed the MoUs with participating institutions, including Aligarh Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University, Bundelkhand University, Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU) in Kanpur, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, and Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) in Prayagraj.
Focus Areas
Officials stated that the collaboration will focus on capacity building, developing a green-skilled workforce, and promoting research and innovation through the regional centres. Regular training programmes and workshops for officials and civic bodies are also planned.
Implementation Strategy
UPCAMP Deputy CEO Mohammad Rahib outlined implementation strategies, highlighting the programme's role in preparing Uttar Pradesh for a green economy and strengthening clean air management efforts.
