Headquarters
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Darbari Seth Block, Core 6C,
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003, India
Projects
Bioremediation of oily sludge at the HPCL Refinery
June 1, 2000 to May 21, 2001
| Completed Project
The primary objective of this project was to carry out an on-site treatment of oily sludge using Oilzapper.
Bioremediation of pesticide-contaminated soils and its effect on soil functionality
May 16, 2000 to December 31, 2004
| Completed Project
The main objectives of this project are to: to carry out bioremediation of hexachlorocyclohexane and methyl parathion in pots and trays and in the field; biodegrade endosulphan; to carry out fermentation studies.
Isolation of phloem-specific promoter for tissue-specific expression of lectin genes in plants for insect resistance
May 1, 2000 to April 30, 2003
| Completed Project
@ Isolate and characterize phloem-specific promoters such as sucrose synthase promoter from B. juncea and Arabidopsis @ Carry out deletion analysis of the cloned promoter sequence to identify the core-promoter sequence @ Perform genetic transformation of B. juncea with snow drop lectin gene under the control of CaMV35S and phloem-specific promoters
Coal in India's future energy scene
May 1, 2000 to December 31, 2002
| Completed Project
Estimate short- and long-term (till 2020) demands for coal based on a combination of econometric techniques and process models along with a consumer perception survey covering such sectors as power, iron and steel, cement, fertilizer, aluminum, and brick.
Regulatory framework for water services in the state of Gujarat
April 17, 2000 to February 28, 2001
| Completed Project
@ Identify and suggest changes in the existing legislations to facilitate private investment @ Develop an enabling regulatory framework to facilitate private sector involvement @ Suggest measures to promote competition @ Develop a policy framework for tariff-regulation @ Develop a framework to protect consumer interests
Development of biomass gasifier-based crematorium
April 1, 2000 to January 31, 2003
| Completed Project
@ Carry out literature survey and collect secondary data @ Design laboratory prototype for proof of concept @ Finalize field prototype unit through laboratory trial testing @ Fabricate and field-install the system @ Field-test and demonstrate the system @ Finalize design of gasifier-based crematorium system
Introduction of AMF (arbuscular-mycorrhizal fungi) as biofertilizers and soil-structure stabilizers for sustainable agriculture
March 1, 2000 to May 26, 2005
| Completed Project
The main objectives of this project are to: to initiate and establish an Indo-Swiss collaboration in a network of institutions, with a focus on beneficial plant-microbe interactions at the root-soil interface, a topic relevant for the development of sustainable agriculture;
Design, development, and testing of low temperature solar desalination system
March 1, 2000 to December 24, 2003
| Completed Project
@ Develop a prototype of low-temperature multi-stage stack desalination system for rural and industrial application @ Fabricate and test the prototype unit after carrying out computer simulation