Completed Projects
Improvement of quality of oilseed brassica
October 1, 1996 to
September 30, 2001
@ Evaluate available low erucic acid / low glucosinolate lines of B. juncea and B. napus for yield performance and quality parameters@ Develop low erucic acid / low glucosinolate varieties of B. juncea by combining variable fatty acid composition for edible/industrial uses
Pilot project on Natural Resource Accounting in Goa - Phase I
February 10, 1999 to
September 4, 2001
@ Develop physical and monetary accounts for natural resources in Goa and adjust the state domestic product to reflect depletion of natural resource and changes in environmental qualityEnergy audit of Britannia Industries Ltd, New Delhi
April 1, 2001 to
August 15, 2001
The project activities included the following:1/ Evaluate the operating energy efficiencies of various energy consuming equipment like motors, compressors, refrigeration and air-conditioning, ovens, and cooling tower;
2/ Analyse power factor improvement and load and demand management;
3/ Suggest technically feasible and economically viable measures based on field study, which could be implemented by the plant to improve overall energy efficiency.
Poverty reduction through energy projects
September 25, 2000 to
July 9, 2001
- Develop a detailed evaluation framework to identify and assess the direct and indirect impacts of energy projects on poverty reduction- Review country assistance plans and suggest alternative and specific areas that can have greater impact on poverty reduction
Detailed Energy Audit of Associated Cement Companies Ltd. Gagal Cement Works.
May 30, 2001 to
July 5, 2001
Ultrafiltration of hot clarified sugarcane juice in sugar factory
July 1, 2000 to
June 30, 2001
@ Develop and test heat-tolerant membrane modules for purification of hot sugarcane juice@ Pilot test a 10 m3/h membrane-filtration plant
On-site bioremediation at ONGC Dhansiri Valley Project at Jorhat
November 1, 2000 to
June 22, 2001
@ Carry out on-site treatment of oily sludge using OilzapperBioremediation of oily sludge at the HPCL Refinery
June 1, 2000 to
May 21, 2001
The primary objective of this project was to carry out an on-site treatment of oily sludge using Oilzapper.Bhutan: state of the environment 2001
January 1, 2000 to
May 9, 2001
@ Provide the foundation for improved decision-making at all levels@ Increase awareness and understanding of environmental trends and conditions
@ Facilitate the measurement of progress towards sustainability