Completed Projects
Energy, environment, and mobility in three South Asian cities: making way for public rapid transit - benefits and opportunities
December 1, 2003 to
August 20, 2004
This study is supported by the International START Secretariat for a cross-comparative analysis of three South Asian cities - Bangalore (India), Colombo (Sri Lanka), and Dhaka (Bangladesh) - with a view to suggesting implementation strategies for an effective efficient PRT (public rapid transit) system. Beneficiaries of the study include the scientific community, policy analysts, and local transport authorities.Resettlement and rehabilitation scheme for extension of MRTS Line 3 to I P Estate
<br>Volume 1: Financial Package
November 3, 2003 to
August 1, 2004
This project entailed preparation of an appropriate financial package for project affected persons (PAP) who are inhabitants of squatter settlements in path of the proposed alignment of one of the lines of Mass Rapid Transport System (MRTS) in Delhi. This vulnerable population is squatting on land belonging to Indian Railways and are likely to be evicted with no compensation and the concomitant adversities. This financial package was based on a comprehensive study that entailed a detailed review of the R&R policy and legislative environment in Delhi.Energy efficiency of plant administrative building at NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation), Simhadri
June 1, 2003 to
July 31, 2004
Preparation of road map for mainstreaming wind energy in India
August 15, 2002 to
July 12, 2004
The project aims at promoting wind power by (a) quantifying the benefits associated with wind power vis -a vis implications of the conventional electricity and (b) sensitising the regulators and other relevant decision makers (both the state/regional and central levels) about the benefits of mainstreaming the wind power The main activities contributing to development of overall plan of action 1. To comput the benfits accrued through wind power eg environmental, social and economic benfits in quantative terms.
Evaluation of macro scenario in relation to demand and supply of coal to GEB Thermal Power Stations on long term basis
January 16, 2003 to
May 18, 2004
Sensitizing and capacity building of village women on water resources management and environmental sanitation
October 15, 2003 to
April 30, 2004
Enhancing private sector participation in infrastructure development at the state level
June 22, 2003 to
April 30, 2004
Training programme on Environment Based Urban Renewal
January 1, 2004 to
April 15, 2004
The objectives of this training course were as follows :To make the officials, of the development authorities, municipalities, district planning agencies, state environment departments, teaching institutions, NGOs, consultants, industry representatives and environmental managers, aware of the various concerning issues of urban decay and understand ways for urban renewal with a view to improving the environmental quality of life of its residents.
The specific objectives were:
(a) Awareness
- Create awareness about the impact of aging of cities