Completed Projects

Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (WEDP) Empowering Women | Enabling Innovation | Creating Sustainable Impact

November 1, 2025 to

November 29, 2025

| TERI Council for Business Sustainability

The Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (WEDP) is a flagship initiative of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. The programme aims to empower women by helping them identify viable business opportunities, build entrepreneurial capabilities, and launch sustainable, market‑ready ventures.

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.

Abatement of Microplastics

January 31, 2024 to

September 30, 2025

| Microbes

TERI, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, undertook a research project entitled “Abatement of Microplastics and Associated Pollution Using Biodegradation and Nanomaterials”, funded by the Department of Biotechnology. The project commenced on 31 January 2024 and was completed on 30 September 2025.

Integrated Village Development – Purulia District, West Bengal

October 1, 2024 to

September 30, 2025

| Energy Access

Purulia district in West Bengal is widely known for its socioeconomic backwardness, and a rural-based economy. Agriculture remains the primary source of livelihood. In addition to livelihood challenges, the region faces multiple socio-economic issues such as poor school infrastructure, low learning outcomes, limited non-farm livelihood opportunities, inadequate access to clean and reliable energy, and insufficient healthcare services.

Field Trial Demonstration of Waste Oil Bioremediation at Guyana Power & Light, Georgetown Using TERI’s Patented Oilzapper Technology

July 15, 2025 to

September 25, 2025

| Microbes

TERI successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of its patented bioremediation technology, Oilzapper, for the treatment of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated waste generated at the Garden Eden Power Plant of Guyana Power & Light Incorporated (GPL), Georgetown, Guyana. The field-scale pilot project was undertaken to address the environmentally sustainable disposal of waste oil and oily sludge generated from fossil fuel-based power generation facilities.

Development of Bioformulation for Hazardous Explosive Waste Management

July 1, 2025 to

September 1, 2025

| Microbes

TERI, in collaboration with CFEES (DRDO), has successfully undertaken a development contract focused on the design and deployment of bioformulations for the remediation of hazardous explosive waste. The project addresses the pressing challenge of contamination from energetics such as RDX, HMX and TNT which pose significant environmental and health risks.

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.