Organizational Structure
The U-PREPARE project operates under a robust institutional framework designed to ensure seamless coordination between state departments, technical experts, and the World Bank. Below is the operational hierarchy of our Project Management Unit (PMU).
1. Apex Governing Body
High-Powered Steering Committee (HPSC)
Chaired by: Chief Secretary, Government of Uttarakhand
Role: Provides overarching policy direction, strategic approvals, and inter-departmental coordination.
2. State Nodal Agency
Department of Disaster Management
Headed by: Secretary, Disaster Management, Govt. of Uttarakhand
3. Project Management Unit (PMU) Leadership
- Program Director (PD) – Shri Vinod Kumar Suman
- Additional Program Director (Administration) – Shri Prakash Chandra
- Additional Program Director (Operations) – Shri S K Birla
4. PMU Functional Verticals & Specialists
- Technical & Infrastructure Wing
- Superintending / Executive Engineers
- Bridge & Highway Design Specialists
- GIS & Data Management Experts
- Forest Fire & Climate Resilience Cell
- Forestry & Wildlife Specialists
- Community Mobilization Officers
- Environment & Social Safeguards
- Environmental Specialists
- Social Development & Gender Specialists
- Procurement, Finance & Admin
- Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
- Procurement & Contract Management Specialists
- Administrative Support Staff
