Completed Projects

Village Electrification and Livelihoods through Clean Energy Solutions

March 31, 2025 to

April 1, 2026

| Energy Access

Background:

India achieved near-universal household electrification under the SAUBHAGYA scheme by 2019. However, remote regions such as the northeast, tribal forest areas, and desert communities still face unreliable, low-quality power due to weak infrastructure and challenging geography. Frequent power disruptions affect essential household services, including lighting, cooling, and communication. They also hinder energy-dependent livelihoods, limiting productivity, income generation, and rural development.

Biotech-KISAN (Biotech–Krishi Innovation Science Application Network)

April 1, 2024 to

April 1, 2026

| Sustainable Agriculture

The DBT-led Biotech-KISAN initiative bridges the gap between scientific research and farming communities by promoting location-specific, technology-driven agricultural practices. TERI–North Eastern Regional Centre (TERI-NERC) functioned as a Biotech-KISAN Hub, focusing on field-level demonstrations and farmer capacity building.

The programme was implemented across Assam and Meghalaya, covering 39 villages in seven districts, including aspirational districts of Darrang and Dhubri. It established 367 demonstration plots over 56 acres, directly benefiting 228 farmers.

Promotion of large scale cultivation and conservation program of selected medicinal tree/plants for enhancement of rural economy, Dabur

December 2, 2022 to

March 31, 2026

| Himalayan Centre, Mukteshwar, Nainital

Promotion of Large Scale Cultivation and Conservation Program of Selected Medicinal Plants/trees for Enhancement of Rural Economy under CSR Project of Jivanti Welfare & Charitable Trust between (JWCT -TERI-VPPT) Talla Ramgarh Nainital Uttrakhand

Him-CONNECT - 2026

February 9, 2026 to

March 31, 2026

| TERI Knowledge Resource Centre

Background:

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, in collaboration with TERI, organised Him-CONNECT, a three-day start-up mela and innovation showcase, on 25–27 February 2026 at Taj Palace, alongside the 25th Edition of World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 (WSDS) hosted by TERI. Him-CONNECT was inaugurated on 25 February 2026 by Honourable Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav.

Project HARMONY 3.0

September 23, 2025 to

March 31, 2026

| Corporate Social Responsibility

HARMONY is a joint TERI–True Balance initiative focused on clean energy, digital and financial literacy, and livelihood creation for rural youth and women. Over three phases since FY 2023–24, the project has delivered across Delhi-NCR, Haryana and Uttarakhand. HARMONY Phase 3 FY 2025–26 builds on the foundations laid in Phases 1 and 2, TERI and BalanceHero India have expanded the programme to two distinct regions : Gurugram in Haryana and Mukteshwar in Uttarakhand.

Smart Solar-Powered Irrigation and Pesticide Management for Sustainable Agriculture in Karnataka, India

June 17, 2024 to

March 31, 2026

| Land

TERI implemented smart solar-powered agricultural pumping and pesticide management systems in Karnataka, India, representing a major advancement in promoting sustainable and affordable farming solutions for small and marginal farmers. Funded by EKOenergy, Finland, the initiative addressed critical challenges in irrigation and pest management by introducing clean, renewable energy technologies.

Energy Wise Energy Rise (EWER), Phase V Little Steps, Big Impact

November 1, 2025 to

March 31, 2026

| Resources & Sustainable Development

| Energy Access

| Energy

Small Steps, Big Impact

Energy Wise Energy Rise (EWER) is TERI’s flagship school-based sustainability initiative, implemented in partnership with BSES Rajdhani Power Limited. The program helps children navigate the vital links between energy consumption, pollution, renewable resources, and proactive environmental stewardship. Since its launch in 2018, EWER has worked across Delhi schools to cultivate awareness and drive behavioral change, empowering students to become informed, responsible citizens within their homes and communities.

Lok Bhavan, Assam – A Zero Waste Campus Initiative

May 8, 2023 to

March 31, 2026

| Waste

In partnership with TERI-NERC, the Lok Bhavan campus in Assam has been transformed into a Zero Waste Campus, showcasing an integrated and sustainable waste management model.

The Model

The initiative ensures systematic segregation of waste into dry and wet streams, supported by an on-site Material Recovery Facility (MRF). Recyclable materials are processed efficiently, while organic waste is converted into compost, promoting circular resource use.

Valuation of Ecosystem Services of Forest Ecosystem in Chhattisgarh and its potential contribution to State Gross Domestic Product

December 1, 2024 to

March 31, 2026

| Forest & Biodiversity

Forests provide a wide range of ecosystem services; however, it is inherently challenging to place a monetary value on many of these. As a result, the full contribution of forests to the economy is often unaccounted for, and decisions regarding the allocation of financial resources are frequently based only on the value of services with a clear price tag. It is essential, therefore, to undertake a comprehensive valuation of forest ecosystem services and provide these results to planners and policymakers.

Achieving SDG 14 in India: Assessing Progress Towards Sustainable Oceans

August 27, 2025 to

March 31, 2026

| Resources & Sustainable Development

Supported by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India