Projects

Abatement of Microplastics

January 31, 2024 to September 30, 2025
| Completed Project
| 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.

Assessment of Potential Carbon Benefits by Shifting to Improved Cookstove in Rural Households of West Bengal

January 11, 2024 to July 31, 2024
| Completed Project
| Air

Comparative Emission Analysis

The deployment of Less-Smoke Chulhas demonstrates a significant reduction in the emissions of PM10, PM2.5, Black Carbon, CO, and CH4 compared to traditional cookstoves when burning equivalent types and volumes of biomass fuel.

Environmental Quality Assessment, Ennore Creek, Chennai

December 1, 2023 to September 1, 2024
| Completed Project
| Microbes

Assessment of environmental quality of oil spill contaminated sites in and around Ennore Creek aftermath of floods due to Cyclone Michaung

Targeted Studies for Musi River Front Development in Hyderabad

December 1, 2023 to December 1, 2025
| Completed Project
| Climate Change | Transport | Cities | Water

The Musi River, the primary tributary of the Krishna River, originates in the Anantagiri Hills and flows into the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs. Along its course, the river is joined by two rivulets, Esi (8 km) and Musa (13 km), which have historically served as vital water sources for Hyderabad for over a century.

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

November 6, 2023 to May 6, 2025
| Completed Project
| Himalayan Centre, Mukteshwar, Nainital

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

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

November 6, 2023 to May 6, 2025
| Completed Project
| Corporate Social Responsibility | Sustainable Agriculture | Environment and Public Health | Environment

The project's ultimate goal was to contribute to poverty alleviation in Dhari and Pati blocks of Nainitial and Champawat Districts, respectively, by creating opportunities for increased income generation through sustainable agricultural practices. The project was supported by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited. Specific objectives included-

Develop an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for RSD Project and Shahpurkandi Dam Project and Design Flood Review of Ranjit Sagar Dam Project

November 3, 2023 to September 29, 2024
| Completed Project
| Climate Change

The primary objective of the project is to develop an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the Ranjit Sagar Dam (RSD) and Shahpurkandi Dam (SPKD) in accordance with the latest guidelines issued by the Central Water Commission (CWC), New Delhi.

Preparation of DPR for Just in Time arrival of Ships and Port Logistics

August 10, 2023 to November 9, 2024
| Completed Project
| Transport

TERI is undertaking a study in the maritime sector as a part of the National Centre of Excellence of Green Ports and Shipping with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Port Authorities of Paradip, V.O.C. and Deendayal.

Environmental Status Reports for the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)

August 3, 2023 to September 30, 2023
| Completed Project
| Resources & Sustainable Development | Water | Land | Waste | Air

TERI Mumbai is preparing an Environmental Status Report (ESR) for the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC).

Implementation of field activities towards addressing malnutrition and creating alternate livelihood opportunities for tribal communities at Mokhada, Palghar

August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026
| Completed Project
| Land | Environment

Mushroom and Azolla Cultivation Training for Empowering Marginalized Tribal Communities in Mokhada

To address the persistent malnutrition and livelihood challenges in the ST communities of Mokhada, two training sessions on Oyster Mushroom and Azolla cultivation were organized as part of the DST-funded project "Innovative Interventions in Mokhada Block of Palghar District to Combat Malnu