About CAL-SP

India's first Climate Leadership Discovery Platform, focused on preparing climate-competent leadership capacity at scale for India's long-term climate future by 2070.

Our Mission

To build a scalable, sustainable climate leadership pipeline that identifies, nurtures, and connects India's brightest young minds directly to governance and policy-making roles, ensuring India achieves its Net Zero 2070 target.

Our Vision

A climate-literate India where every student has the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to become a climate leader, driving sustainable transformation at local, state, and national levels.

Organizing Committee

Shri Subhash Chandra

Shri Subhash Chandra

Ex-CEO, CAMPA, MoEF&CC, IFS (R)

Dr. Vivek Saxena

Dr. Vivek Saxena

PCCF Cum Chief Wildlife Warden, Haryana Govt., IFS

Shri Sanjay K Rakesh

Shri Sanjay K Rakesh

Ex-MD & CEO, CSC e-Governance, IAS (R)

Shri Sunil Kumar

Shri Sunil Kumar

Director General, ONGC Energy Centre

Dr. V M Bansal

Dr. V M Bansal

Chairman, NDIM (Former Civil Servant)

Air Marshal P.K. Roy

Air Marshal P.K. Roy

Former Commander-in-Chief of CINCAN; PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM

Dr. Piyush Jain

Dr. Piyush Jain

Founder - Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI)

Dr. Nitendra Singh

Dr. Nitendra Singh

Founder & President, Indian Youth Nuclear Society (IYNS)

Shri Kunal Prakash

Shri Kunal Prakash

Head of the Mission, CAL-SP

Shri Sanjeev Chaudhary

Shri Sanjeev Chaudhary

Co-Head of the Mission, CAL-SP

Dr. Archana Singh

Dr. Archana Singh

India Project Manager, Gender & Economic Inclusion Dept., IFC (World Bank Group); Gender Specialist, UN Women, G20 Secretariat

Shri Abhishek Dudhaiya

Shri Abhishek Dudhaiya

Film Director & Producer - Bhuj: The Pride of India

Shri Pranav Mishra

Shri Pranav Mishra

Director at American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM)

Dr. Samyak Munot

Dr. Samyak Munot

Vice President of Indian Youth Nuclear Society (IYNS)

Prof. Nagendra Prasad Pathak

Prof. Nagendra Prasad Pathak

Professor HAG, IIT Roorkee

Dr. Daya Shankar Tiwari

Dr. Daya Shankar Tiwari

Dean of School of Sciences, Woxsen University & Founder of VaidyaAI

For Public Representatives

Climate Legislators Committee (CLC)

India's first platform connecting MPs, MLAs, Mayors & Councillors with climate-competent youth for evidence-based governance.

Policy Solutions
Get CAPR Interns
Host Climate Dialogues
National Recognition
Explore CLC

"Today's Legislators. Tomorrow's Mentors. India's Climate Future."

Our Partners

Collaborating with leading organizations to build India's climate future

Academic Partners

  • National Universities
  • Colleges
  • Research Institutions
  • Schools
  • Incubation Centers

Industry Partners

  • Renewable Energy Companies
  • Green Tech Startups
  • ESG Consulting Firms
  • Sustainability Leaders

NGO & Civil Society

  • Climate Action NGOs
  • Youth Organizations
  • Environmental Groups
  • Community Partners

Supporting Organizations

  • Conlang International
  • Farmer Organisation
  • New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM)
  • Indian Companies Growth Club (ICGC)
  • Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI)
  • Indian Youth Nuclear Society (IYNS)
  • THE GREAT HIMALAYAN WATER FESTIVAL
  • GREEN STARS
  • LIVNSENSE - GreenOps
  • Samarth Society

Interested in Partnership?

Join us in building India's climate leadership infrastructure

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FOR COMPANIES, BUSINESSES, PSUs & STARTUPS

The Talent Bottleneck You're Facing

Finding good people is harder than finding funding. Especially in climate-tech, where the talent pool is microscopic.

5,000
Qualified climate professionals in India today
50,000+
Open positions in climate-tech (growing 40% YoY)
63%
Companies report ESG talent shortage
10x
Cost of retraining vs. hiring trained talent

The Climate-Tech Talent Gap

Engineers who understand both tech AND climate science

Product managers who think in sustainability metrics

Business developers who can sell "green" without greenwashing

Policy analysts who navigate climate regulations

Result: You're hiring mediocre talent or retraining from scratch

CAL-SP: Your Talent Farm System

Think of CAL-SP as your talent incubator—5 years before they hit the job market.

Test them: Problem-solving, innovation, feasibility thinking

Train them: Climate-tech landscape, business models, impact metrics

Connect them to YOU: Internships, mentorship, eventual hires

By 2030: CAL-SP produces 50,000+ startup-ready climate professionals

What You Get

Pre-Vetted Talent Pool

Access 50,000+ climate-ready professionals trained specifically for green economy roles

Early Talent Identification

Spot future leaders 5 years before they hit the job market - build your talent pipeline now

First-Mover Advantage

Get priority access before IIT placement cells - hire the best before your competitors

Reduced Training Costs

Hire climate-competent professionals who understand both business AND sustainability

Join as Innovation Leadership Committee Member

Minimal time investment (4 hours/month). Maximum impact: Build your talent pipeline, gain brand visibility, thought leadership, and early access to investable ideas.

Half of India's future climate unicorns will come from Gen Z currently in school.
Wouldn't you want to spot them at 17, not 27?

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Mission-Driven

Building climate-competent leaders for India's Net Zero 2070 mission

Inclusive

Accessible to all students from Classes 8 to Graduate & Above

Excellence

Scouting and nurturing the best climate leadership talent

Innovation

Encouraging practical solutions to climate challenges