Completed Projects

Scoping Study of Aravalli Hills

January 27, 2025 to

June 30, 2025

| Land

| Forest & Biodiversity

| Environment

The Aravalli Range: Restoring a 2.5-Billion-Year-Old Life Support System

The Aravalli Range is among the world’s oldest geological features, stretching 692 km from Palanpur in Gujarat through Rajasthan and Haryana to Delhi. For eons, this mountain system has acted as a primary ecological barrier against the expansion of the Thar Desert and a critical watershed for Northwest India.

Study on Microplastics in Yamuna River and Groundwater in Delhi

April 23, 2024 to

June 15, 2025

| Water

| Waste

| Environment

The project 'Study on Microplastics in Yamuna River and Groundwater in Delhi' was commissioned by the Department of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD), and successfully completed during 2024–2025. This pioneering research was designed to quantify the presence of microplastics (MP) within Delhi’s aquatic ecosystems and to provide a scientific roadmap for mitigation.

Study of Yamuna Frothing in Delhi

April 1, 2024 to

June 15, 2025

| Water

| Waste

| Environment

Study of Yamuna Frothing in Delhi: Investigation and Mitigation Strategies

The project “Study of Yamuna Frothing in Delhi” was commissioned by the Department of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD), and was successfully completed during 2024–2025. This comprehensive study was designed to investigate the complex causes of seasonal frothing in the Yamuna River and to develop a robust roadmap for its mitigation.

EN-Powered Schools A School Education and Engagement Initiative on Energy Issues

June 8, 2024 to

June 6, 2025

| Energy Efficiency

| Environment

| Energy

EN-Powered Schools

A School Education and Engagement Initiative on Energy Issues

Assessment of Carbon Stock in Grassland Ecosystems of Maharashtra

April 1, 2025 to

May 31, 2025

| Land

| Forest & Biodiversity

| Sustainable Habitat

Capacity Building and Training of Forest Officers and Frontline Staff for Assessment of Carbon Stock in the Grassland Ecosystem for Developing a Carbon Finance Project in Maharashtra

In April 2025, TERI, in collaboration with the Maharashtra Forest Department, successfully conducted a comprehensive capacity-building workshop in Nashik focused on assessing carbon stocks in grassland ecosystems. This initiative aims to unlock the potential of Maharashtra's grasslands as vital carbon sinks, contributing to the fight against climate change and promoting sustainable land management.

Boosting farmers’ income and reducing carbon footprint through solar technology application and cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) in agricultural practices in Tehsil Bakshi Ka Talab, District Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

May 2, 2024 to

May 30, 2025

| Sustainable Agriculture

| Resources & Sustainable Development

| Skill Development & Awareness Programmes

Agriculture sector plays a vital role in the Indian economy, employing nearly half of the country's workforce and contributing significantly to GDP growth. It not only provides food security but also supports various allied industries, such as textiles, food processing, and agrochemicals. Despite challenges like unstable market and climate change, agriculture remains a crucial driver of rural development, poverty alleviation, and overall economic growth.

Farming sustainability for livelihood enhancement in Nainital & Champawat districts of Uttarakhand (ONGC)

November 6, 2023 to

May 6, 2025

| Himalayan Centre, Mukteshwar, Nainital

Farming sustainability for livelihood enhancement through affordable technologies for small land holdings farmers of hilly areas of Uttarakhand

Process Development of 2G Ethanol under the Indo-UK Agri-Jet Collaboration

October 1, 2024 to

March 31, 2025

| Microbes

Advancing 2G Ethanol for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): An Indo-UK Collaboration

The Advanced Biofuels Division at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), specifically within the Microbial Biofuels & Biochemicals (MBB) area, has partnered with the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence at the University of York (UK). This collaboration aims to advance second-generation (2G) feedstocks and engineer sustainable technologies to convert lignocellulosic biomass into 2G ethanol—a critical precursor for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on Wind Resources at Thimmapuram in Andhra Pradesh

August 21, 2024 to

March 31, 2025

| Climate Change

| Energy

How TERI helped Hero Wind Energy understand future wind patterns

We studied how climate change is affecting wind speeds at Hero Wind Energy’s wind farm in Thimmapuram, Andhra Pradesh and what it means for the coming years.

Client: Hero Wind Energy Pvt Ltd.

Location: Thimmapuram Village, Anantapur District

Project Year: 2024–2025

Project Overview

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) carried out a detailed study for Hero Wind Energy to check how climate change is impacting wind resources at their Thimmapuram wind farm.

Empowering Livelihoods through Improved Energy Access

April 1, 2022 to

March 31, 2025

| Energy Access

The project empowers power loom weavers by enhancing their livelihoods through the integration of solar energy solutions