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About TNGCC

A Unified Institution Driving Tamil Nadu’s Climate Action

The Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC) is an apex-level organization established by the Government of Tamil Nadu to lead and coordinate the state’s climate action and sustainability strategies.

As the nodal entity, TNGCC oversees the implementation of Tamil Nadu’s four flagship environmental missions

  • Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM)
  • Green Tamil Nadu Mission (GTNM)
  • Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission (TNWM)
  • Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission (TNCRM)

Our Vision

To transform Tamil Nadu as a model Climate-Resilient State by pioneering transformative climate solutions, promoting sustainable development, and ensuring inclusive growth for long-term environmental and social well-being

Our Mission

To lead and coordinate Tamil Nadu’s climate and environmental strategies by implementing transformative missions that address climate change impacts, promote ecosystem conservation, and ensure sustainable development through policy innovation, strategic partnerships, and inclusive community engagement

Key Thematic Areas of TNGCC

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and building climate resilience across urban and rural landscapes.

Sustainable Resource Management

Promoting sustainable water, soil, and waste management practices to support climate-resilient agriculture and infrastructure.

Biodiversity Conservation & Ecosystem Restoration

Protecting forests, wetlands, and coastal ecosystems, while enhancing biodiversity through targeted restoration initiatives.

Pollution Control & Environmental Health

Addressing air, water, and soil pollution through cleaner technologies and safeguarding public health.

Community Engagement & Capacity Building

Strengthening local communities, enhancing institutional capacity, and fostering inclusive governance for effective climate action.

What We Do

TNGCC powers Tamil Nadu’s climate transformation—integrating science, policy, and grassroots action to deliver impact at scale.

We design and implement high-impact projects under four flagship missions that span forest restoration, wetland revival, climate mitigation, coastal ecosystem resilience, and community empowerment.

Million+ Saplings
Planted
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Expanding Green Cover

Geo-tagged saplings planted under the Green Tamil Nadu Mission, creating carbon sinks and cooler urban spaces.

Wetlands Restored
(Including 20 Ramsar Sites)
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Reviving Wetlands

India’s largest wetland restoration initiative, safeguarding biodiversity and enhancing water security.

Hectares of Coastal Ecosystems Restored
0 +

Coastal Resilience

Reviving mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs, and promoting coastal agroforestry to protect shorelines and store blue carbon.

District Climate Missions
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Capacity Building

Trained climate officers and localized action plans to implement climate solutions at the district level.

Data-Driven Mitigation Strategies

Reducing Emissions

Climate budgeting, greenhouse gas inventories, and low-carbon development pathways tailored for Tamil Nadu.

Innovative Climate Finance Models

Climate Finance & Innovation

Leveraging carbon markets, global partnerships, and public-private models to fund transformative climate action.

From the Nilgiris to Nagapattinam—from forests to the sea—TNGCC’s climate action touches every landscape and community.

Our Structure

A Unified Governance Model for Impact at Scale

TNGCC functions as a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013—established by the Government of Tamil Nadu to institutionalize its climate action strategy

TNGCC Board of Directors

Tmt.Supriya Sahu I.A.S.,

Chairperson, Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company
Additional Chief Secretary to Government Environment Climate change and Forest

Thiru J. Jayakanthan, I.A.S.,

Secretary to Government, water resources Department

Dr D. Karthikeyan IAS.,

Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department

Thiru.C.A. Rishab, I.A.S.,

Deputy Secretary to Government , Finance Department

Thiru V. Dakshinamoorthy, I.A.S.,

Secretary to Government, Agriculture – Farmers Welfare Department

Tmt Kakarla Usha I.A.S.,

Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department

Dr. Srinivas.R. Reddy I.F.S.,

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF) and Member Secretary Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority (FAC) & Chief Mission Director Tamil Nadu Wetland Mission

Dr.Jayanthi M I.F.S.,

The Chairperson ,Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

Thiru. Mangat Ram Sharma I.A.S.,

Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Energy Department (FAC)

Thiru.A.R. Rahul Nadh I.A.S.,

Managing Director, TNGCC/
Director, Department of Environment & Climate Change

Thiru. Bakan Jagadish Sudhakar I.F.S.,

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Leadership

Tmt Supriya Sahu, I.A.S.,

Additional Chief Secretary to Government,  Environment, Climate Change and Forests

Chairperson, Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company

Thiru. A.R. Rahul Nadh, I.A.S.,

Managing Director, TNGCC/
Director, Department of Environment & Climate Change

Chief Mission Directors

Thiru I. Anwardeen I.F.S.,

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Research and Education) and Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Chief Mission Director, (FAC) Green Tamil Nadu Mission

Thiru.A.R. Rahul Nadh I.A.S.,

Chief Mission Director ,Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission

Dr. Srinivas.R. Reddy I.F.S.,

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF) and Member Secretary Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority (FAC) & Chief Mission Director Tamil Nadu Wetland Mission

Thiru.Deepak S Bilgi I.F.S.,

Chief Conservator of Forest, Chief Mission Director, Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission

Mission Director/ Assistant Mission Directors

Thiru. Sumesh Soman I.F.S.,

Mission Director, TN Shore

Thiru. Palwe Girish Haribhahu, I.F.S.,

Assistant Mission Director, Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission

Thiru.T. Aravind I.F.S.,

Assistant Mission Director, Tamil Nadu Wetland Mission

Thiru. Ambulkar Yashwant Jagdish

Assistant Mission Director,
Green Tamilnadu Mission

Team – TNGCC

Prof. Dr. R. Ramesh

Advisor (Technical)

Thiru. Bakan Jagadish Sudhakar I.F.S.,

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Our Guiding Principles

Transforming Climate Governance through Science, Equity, and Ecosystem Thinking

TNGCC follows an integrated, systems-based approach to climate action—anchored in science, shaped by community needs, and aligned with Tamil Nadu’s development goals. We connect global best practices with local solutions, ensuring impact that is measurable, inclusive, and sustainable.

TNGCC’s six foundational values for climate action

Ecosystem-Based Planning

We prioritize the health of ecosystems—forests, wetlands, coasts—as the foundation for climate adaptation and resilience.

Science & Data-Driven Action

Every intervention is backed by geospatial analytics, MRV systems and modelling, to ensure credibility and replicability.

Collaborative Governance

We work across departments, missions, districts, and communities to break silos and build collective capacity.

Equity & Participation

Community-led solutions and vulnerable group inclusion are central to our program design.

Scalable, Circular Solutions

We promote circular economy models and climate finance pathways that scale with both ambition and accountability.

Accelerated Net-Zero Transition

We are actively designing and executing mitigation strategies to put Tamil Nadu on a net-zero pathway—well before 2070.

Timeline

2021

Institutional Foundation

  • TNGCC Established under Section 8
  • Mandated to implement Tamil Nadu’s Climate Vision

Focus: Ecosystem-driven missions

2022

Climate Mission Rollout Begins

Green Tamil Nadu Mission (GTM) Launched

Focus :

  • Expanding green cover
  • Landscape restoration
  • Tree-based livelihoods

2023

Scaling Ecosystem Restoration

  • Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission (TNWM) Launched

Restore 100 wetlands, incl. 20 Ramsar sites

  • Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM) Launched

Formation of 38 District Climate Missions .

2024

Coastal Resilience Focus

  • Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission (TNCRM) Launched

Coastal resilience 
Ecosystem protection
Support for the blue economy

2025

Global Partnerships & Innovation

  • Tamil Nadu SHORE Project Launched
  • ₹1,675 Cr with World Bank
  • Blue economy & coastal resilience
  • Urban Cooling Pilots
  • In partnership with UNEP
  • Collaboration with GIZ & CEEW
  • Emissions tracking
  • Climate budgeting
  • Policy tools

Recognitions

UNEP Champions of the Earth Award – 2025

Presented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Recognising Tamil Nadu’s outstanding leadership and impact in climate action, sustainability, and environmental governance.

Tamil Nadu has been declared India’s No. 1 state in Wetland Conservation, with 20 designated Ramsar Sites.

TNGCC has been recognized by NITI Aayog and international partners as a model for climate governance.

TNGCC’s initiatives have been showcased at global forums including UNEP, World Bank, and ADB, as a replicable climate action model.

India’s first State-led Green Climate Fund, established by Tamil Nadu, has been highlighted by national media and development partners for advancing established by green finance leadership.

Key Collaborating Institutions

UN Agencies

International

National

Community and Local Networks

TNGCC works with

  • Panchayats & ULBs for local climate missions
  • Self-help Groups and Youth Clubs for eco-livelihoods
  • Academia & NGOs for training and environmental stewardship