Completed Projects

Capacity Building and Awareness generation of Organic Bio Methanation Projects in Banks and Financial Institutions

February 17, 2025 to

November 16, 2025

| Energy

| Energy Efficiency

| Resources & Sustainable Development

| Energy Access

| Waste

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, engaged The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to implement a structured capacity-building and awareness generation programme on Organic Bio-Methanation projects.

Exploring Algal-based bioethanol pathways under Gujarat Biotech Mission

October 17, 2022 to

October 17, 2025

| Microbes

Assessing 3G Bioethanol Potential: Scalable Algal Bioenergy Systems

Under the Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), TERI’s Microbial Biofuels and Biochemicals (MBB) area, within the Advanced Biofuels Division, conducted applied research to evaluate microalgae as a potent third-generation (3G) biofuel feedstock. Led by Dr Sanjukta Subudhi (PI) in collaboration with Dr Sudha Sahay (Loyola Centre for Research & Development), the project focused on developing scalable algal systems aligned with India’s clean energy mandate.

Abatement of Microplastics

January 31, 2024 to

September 30, 2025

| Microbes

TERI, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, undertook a research project entitled “Abatement of Microplastics and Associated Pollution Using Biodegradation and Nanomaterials”, funded by the Department of Biotechnology. The project commenced on 31 January 2024 and was completed on 30 September 2025.

Integrated Village Development – Purulia District, West Bengal

October 1, 2024 to

September 30, 2025

| Energy Access

Purulia district in West Bengal is widely known for its socioeconomic backwardness, and a rural-based economy. Agriculture remains the primary source of livelihood. In addition to livelihood challenges, the region faces multiple socio-economic issues such as poor school infrastructure, low learning outcomes, limited non-farm livelihood opportunities, inadequate access to clean and reliable energy, and insufficient healthcare services.

Development of Bioformulation for Hazardous Explosive Waste Management

July 1, 2025 to

September 1, 2025

| Microbes

TERI, in collaboration with CFEES (DRDO), has successfully undertaken a development contract focused on the design and deployment of bioformulations for the remediation of hazardous explosive waste. The project addresses the pressing challenge of contamination from energetics such as RDX, HMX and TNT which pose significant environmental and health risks.

Bio-Diversity Assessment NTPC KhSTPS

February 26, 2024 to

August 25, 2025

| Environment

Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation Strategy: NTPC Kahalgaon, Bihar

The Biodiversity Assessment at the NTPC Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station in Bihar was undertaken to evaluate the ecological richness and habitat diversity within the project premises and its surrounding areas. This study serves as a foundational document for understanding how industrial landscapes can coexist with and support thriving local ecosystems.

Evaluating Carbon Stock and Biodiversity Dynamics in Chemfab Alkalis Limited’s Plantations: A Comparative Study Across 2014, 2020 and 2025

March 13, 2025 to

July 13, 2025

| Land

In order to lower its overall carbon emissions, Chemfab Alkalis Limited (CCAL), Puducherry, in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi, and the Western Regional Centre (WRC), Mumbai, conducted carbon footprint assessments in 2014, 2020, and recently in 2025. The purpose of the project was to evaluate the carbon sequestration potential and biodiversity contributions of the plantation areas developed and maintained by CCAL at its Puducherry facility.

Riverine Plastic Pollution Data Collection & Cleanup Mapping – 30 City Study – Phase 1

July 7, 2025 to

July 7, 2025

| Cities

| Water

| Waste

| Sustainable Habitat

TERI Mumbai has been engaged by The Ocean Cleanup Interception B.V. (Netherlands) to support Phase 1 of a landmark 30-city global study on riverine plastic pollution. With major urban centres spanning South-eastern Asia, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and North America, the study aims to generate a globally comparable evidence base on riverine plastic pollution and the effectiveness of existing cleanup interventions.

Assessing the Disease Burden considering Climate Change Scenarios in future time-periods: State-Level Health Assessment for India | 2025 - 2050

November 1, 2024 to

July 1, 2025

| Environment and Public Health

Climate change is no longer a distant prospect but a lived reality, disrupting natural systems and threatening human well-being across the globe. India stands at the forefront of the crisis, where Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 6th assessment report has marked it as a climate hotspot due to its wide geographic and socio-economic disparity. It is increasingly shaping patterns of disease, mortality, and strain on already overburdened health system in India.