Projects

Completed Projects

Photobioreactor Design and Harvest Technology for Algal Biofuels

March 24, 2015 to
March 31, 2018
| Energy

An algal photobioreactor design, based on sunlight distribution, is being developed for 2-4 times improvement in areal productivity after initial tests. Harvesting microalgae has been a decisive barrier in the algal biofuel field. A process based on specific harvest features of algae and an in-situ collection mechanism in the growth system itself is being developed.

Sustainable livelihood activities on reclaimed open cast coal mines: a technology enabled integrated approach in Indian Coal sector

March 9, 2015 to
March 31, 2018

The project aims to: (1) assess through the application of a systematic multi-criteria evaluation framework, the suitability potential of post-mining land-use for ecologically beneficial and socio-economically productive outcomes; (2) undertake Forest restoration activities with native plant species on overburden dumps/backfilled mined land area using mycorrhiza and also undertake plantation of economically important plant species ; (3) develop entrepreneurship and vocational skills among members of local self-help groups (SHGs) for community (with a focus on women and other weaker sections

PMU Consultancy for Engineer-in-Chief, Odisha

March 23, 2015 to
March 15, 2018
| Energy

The project scope primarily focuses on three major dedicated areas (energy-efficiency projects and industries, Odisha Energy Conservation Building Code and buildings, awareness and outreach) of State Designated Agency (SDA), Odisha. The main objectives are to achieve capacity avoidance, effective utilization of resources, address different opportunities of energy conservation in the state.

The governance of climate services: Improving knowledge networks for resilient and socially just societies (GovClimServices)

June 1, 2015 to
March 1, 2018
| Climate Change

GovClimServices is a three-year research study (2015-2017) funded by the Research Council of Norway and jointly conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Urban and Regional Research (NIBR), Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), University of Oslo (UiO), and TERI. Climate services, such as long term weather forecasts and agricultural advisories, are a critical element of improving the resilience and adaptive capacity of rural livelihoods to climate change.

Characterization and Consolidation of Hippophae Genetic Resources and Propagation of Elite Genotypes for Varietal Evaluation

August 21, 2014 to
February 20, 2018
| Sustainable Agriculture

The main objectives of this project are:

Establishment of localized nurseries of Hippophae accessions for each region for 2 years;

One thousand Hippophae accessions from different regions to be consolidated at germplasm resource centre;

Maintenance of germplasm resource centre;

Descriptor records for fruit characters need to be completed for all the female accessions;

Revival of Hippophae accessions from Uttarakhand;

Standardization of raising soft wood cuttings in nursery;

Feasibility report and DPR for installation of roof top grid connected power

February 4, 2017 to
February 5, 2018

Under the project, 44 buildings of GHMC was surveyed for feasibility for developing rooftop solar PV projects. The buildings are distributed across Hyderabad in five zones which are North Zone 7 buildings; East Zone 16 buildings; West Zone  4 buildings; South Zone  9 buildings; Central Zone  8 buildings. The buildings include hospitals, community halls, office buildings, parks, stadiums, slaughter houses etc. with roof area varying from 600 sq. m to 13,000 sq. m.

CSR and Environment Sustainability Project in Purulia for Coal India Limited

January 20, 2015 to
January 19, 2018
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Water
| Environment
| Energy

Purulia is one of the most backward districts in India lagging in most of the developmental indicators. The region suffers with extreme poverty, poor agricultural practices, lack of computer education and absence of sanitation facilities. With this view, solutions were designed to meet the need of the community in Purulia in a planned and inclusive manner. The major beneficiaries were farmers, women, underprivileged categories, BPL and marginalized segments of the society.

Impact Analysis of the Arunachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1997 on Traditional Institutions in the State; A Case Study of Two Districts of Papum Pare and East Kemang

January 1, 2016 to
December 31, 2017

Good governance has been one of the major objectives of law reform in recent times. Devolution of political power to grassroots has been considered as one of the attributes of good governance. India made a major step towards that direction by bringing in the Seventy Third and Seventy Fourth constitutional amendments in 1992. These amendments gave constitutional status to local self-governing institutions and made periodic elections to these institutions mandatory.

TERI-SDC Partnership: Scaling up Energy Efficient Technologies in Small Enterprises (EESE) in India

December 15, 2014 to
December 31, 2017
| Energy Efficiency

The overall goals of the projects are -

  • to enhance energy-efficiency of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, and
  • to see that energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission of the sector is reduced sustainably

The outcomes include

Coping with Climate: Assessing Policies for Climate Change Adaptation and Transport Sector Mitigation in Indian Cities (CLIMATRANS)

July 1, 2014 to
December 31, 2017
| Climate Change

Assessing risk, uncertainty and irreversibility as inherent to the climate problem, the CLIMATRANS project will provide knowledge that makes it possible to improve institutional capacity in climate decision-making strategies. The project is interdisciplinary within the realm of social sciences (economics, political science, sociology, planning), and natural sciences (meteorology and civil engineering).