Projects

Projects

Assessing the impact of regulations on ambient air and health in Delhi

October 10, 2005 to January 10, 2007
| Completed Project

In recent years, several actions have been taken to address the growing air pollution problem in the Indian cities. Though these actions have reduced the concentration of certain pollutants, namely lead and sulphur dioxide, the trend in the main criteria pollutant – particulate matter – is not clear. Most importantly, decision-makers often lack scientific evidence.

Creating awareness amongst youth on policy issues related to climate change with specific reference to COP-11

October 7, 2005 to January 31, 2006
| Completed Project

College students from Delhi will be targeted for the 'Youth COP 11'. This event is seen as an opportunity for the young leaders to put forward their concerns on climate related issues. A series of sensitization and awareness programmes will be held for this group.

Demand forecast, loss estimation, and power system master plan for Sikkim

October 3, 2005 to December 8, 2010
| Completed Project

The main objectives of the project are: (1) category-wise demand forecasting both energy and power for the state corresponding to each year of the Eleventh Plan Period (2007-12); (2) year-wise supply side assessment for the existing, under construction, and sanctioned generating power stations for the state corresponding to the Eleventh Plan Period (2007-12);

Detection and control of microbial-induced corrosion in oil and gas pipelines through a biotechnological approach

October 1, 2005 to July 31, 2009
| Completed Project

The project aims at development of efficient detection strategy of MIC (microbial induced corrosion) causing microbial strains in the pipelines so that the extensive damage is prevented by not allowing these microbes to colonize in the pipelines.

Characterization and evalulation of CMCC germplasm for their specific applications

October 1, 2005 to March 31, 2009
| Completed Project

This project would essentially characterize the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal germplasm collected over a period of 10 years in the Centre for Mycorrhizal Culture Collection (CMCC) at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

CDM promotion platform: interaction between Indian and Japanese stakeholders

September 23, 2005 to March 9, 2006
| Completed Project

The Japan Consulting Institute proposes to set up a CDM (clean development mechanism) Promotion Platform Scheme, which will provide an opportunity for interaction between the EPC suppliers possessing unique technology in the areas of energy conservation and air pollution control in Japan and industries in India that may want to use these technologies to develop the CDM projects.

Evaluation of the Catalytic Development Programme of Central Silk Board, Government of India

September 21, 2005 to July 31, 2006
| Completed Project

Central Silk Board, implemented Catalytic Development Programme (CDP) during 10th Five Year Plan in order to boost the sericulture sector in the country. The larger goal of the programme was to enhance the production of raw silk in the country and fulfill the domestic demand of raw silk.

Mobile air-conditioning assessment study in India

September 16, 2005 to July 2, 2007
| Completed Project

India''s Mobile Air-Conditoning (MAC) study is about the mobile air-conditioners which results in the direct emissions of chlorofloro carbon (CFC refrigerant), and the indirect emissions of CO2 generated by the extra fuel required to power the A/C system.

Strengthening education infrastructure and imrpoving access to education through the use of renewable energy technologies

September 15, 2005 to April 30, 2006
| Completed Project

The objectives are (1) to develop an implementation model to strengthen education infrastructure, (2) to improve access to education through the use of renewable energy technologies.

Detailed feasibility study of DDG projects at five villages in Bilaspur site

September 7, 2005 to July 31, 2007
| Completed Project

DDG projects for village electrification based on renewable energy technologies, such as Biomass gasifier at the NTPC Ltd power project at Sipat, for electrification of villages Amamora, Kampeur, Kukrar, Ode and Tendubey, in Raipur District in the State of Chhattisgarh.