Completed Projects

Capacity Building and Awareness generation of Organic Bio Methanation Projects in Banks and Financial Institutions

February 17, 2025 to

November 16, 2025

| Energy

| Energy Efficiency

| Resources & Sustainable Development

| Energy Access

| Waste

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, engaged The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to implement a structured capacity-building and awareness generation programme on Organic Bio-Methanation projects.

Exploring Algal-based bioethanol pathways under Gujarat Biotech Mission

October 17, 2022 to

October 17, 2025

| Microbes

Assessing 3G Bioethanol Potential: Scalable Algal Bioenergy Systems

Under the Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), TERI’s Microbial Biofuels and Biochemicals (MBB) area, within the Advanced Biofuels Division, conducted applied research to evaluate microalgae as a potent third-generation (3G) biofuel feedstock. Led by Dr Sanjukta Subudhi (PI) in collaboration with Dr Sudha Sahay (Loyola Centre for Research & Development), the project focused on developing scalable algal systems aligned with India’s clean energy mandate.

Bio-Diversity Assessment NTPC KhSTPS

February 26, 2024 to

August 25, 2025

| Environment

Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation Strategy: NTPC Kahalgaon, Bihar

The Biodiversity Assessment at the NTPC Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station in Bihar was undertaken to evaluate the ecological richness and habitat diversity within the project premises and its surrounding areas. This study serves as a foundational document for understanding how industrial landscapes can coexist with and support thriving local ecosystems.

Evaluating Carbon Stock and Biodiversity Dynamics in Chemfab Alkalis Limited’s Plantations: A Comparative Study Across 2014, 2020 and 2025

March 13, 2025 to

July 13, 2025

| Land

In order to lower its overall carbon emissions, Chemfab Alkalis Limited (CCAL), Puducherry, in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi, and the Western Regional Centre (WRC), Mumbai, conducted carbon footprint assessments in 2014, 2020, and recently in 2025. The purpose of the project was to evaluate the carbon sequestration potential and biodiversity contributions of the plantation areas developed and maintained by CCAL at its Puducherry facility.

Riverine Plastic Pollution Data Collection & Cleanup Mapping – 30 City Study – Phase 1

July 7, 2025 to

July 7, 2025

| Cities

| Water

| Waste

| Sustainable Habitat

TERI Mumbai has been engaged by The Ocean Cleanup Interception B.V. (Netherlands) to support Phase 1 of a landmark 30-city global study on riverine plastic pollution. With major urban centres spanning South-eastern Asia, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and North America, the study aims to generate a globally comparable evidence base on riverine plastic pollution and the effectiveness of existing cleanup interventions.

CLIMATE-ROBUST AND RESILIENT WASTE POLICY IN INDIA: A pilot study geared towards training and awareness-raising in Ayodhya

March 15, 2023 to

June 30, 2025

| Waste

Sustainable Waste Management and Emission Mitigation in Ayodhya

The Challenge: Urban Strain and Waste Accumulation

Scoping Study of Aravalli Hills

January 27, 2025 to

June 30, 2025

| Land

| Forest & Biodiversity

| Environment

The Aravalli Range: Restoring a 2.5-Billion-Year-Old Life Support System

The Aravalli Range is among the world’s oldest geological features, stretching 692 km from Palanpur in Gujarat through Rajasthan and Haryana to Delhi. For eons, this mountain system has acted as a primary ecological barrier against the expansion of the Thar Desert and a critical watershed for Northwest India.

Study on Microplastics in Yamuna River and Groundwater in Delhi

April 23, 2024 to

June 15, 2025

| Water

| Waste

| Environment

The project 'Study on Microplastics in Yamuna River and Groundwater in Delhi' was commissioned by the Department of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD), and successfully completed during 2024–2025. This pioneering research was designed to quantify the presence of microplastics (MP) within Delhi’s aquatic ecosystems and to provide a scientific roadmap for mitigation.

Study of Yamuna Frothing in Delhi

April 1, 2024 to

June 15, 2025

| Water

| Waste

| Environment

Study of Yamuna Frothing in Delhi: Investigation and Mitigation Strategies

The project “Study of Yamuna Frothing in Delhi” was commissioned by the Department of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD), and was successfully completed during 2024–2025. This comprehensive study was designed to investigate the complex causes of seasonal frothing in the Yamuna River and to develop a robust roadmap for its mitigation.