Ongoing Projects

Tamil Nadu: Urban Tree, Green Space Assessment and Census

June 25, 2026

| Land

TERI is undertaking a comprehensive assessment of urban trees and green spaces in Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, and Salem on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.

The project aims to develop a georeferenced inventory of urban trees and green assets. By combining high-resolution remote sensing, GIS, Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA), and Artificial Intelligence with sample-based field verification, the study will map:

From Awareness to Action: Empowering Muzaffarnagar Farmers with Green Skills and Climate-Resilient Agriculture

June 20, 2026

| TERI Knowledge Resource Centre

A series of Village-Level Farmers’ Awareness Programmes was successfully organised from 9–11 September 2026 across Nagla Pithora, Gujjar Heri, and Nasirpur villages in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Organised under the project supported by the Indian Potash Limited Foundation (IPLF), the three-day initiative drew the participation of over 185 farmers.

Peer Review of Carbon Credit Methodology for Jute-Based Net CO2 Emission Reduction

May 22, 2026

| Land

TERI is undertaking an independent technical peer review of the “Methodology for Carbon Crediting in Jute Cultivation Systems” (MC-JCS: TJF0001, Version 1.1) developed for The Jute Foundation. The assignment assesses whether the proposed methodology provides a scientifically robust, transparent and practically applicable framework for quantifying greenhouse gas emission reductions and carbon removals associated with jute cultivation systems.

Assessment of atmospheric carrying capacity in Peenya and Jigani Industrial areas

April 26, 2026

| Air

Balancing Industry and Breath: Assessing Atmospheric Carrying Capacity in Karnataka

Sustainable industrial growth requires more than just economic investment; it demands a scientific understanding of the environment’s 'carrying capacity.' In dense industrial clusters, where factories, power plants, and transport networks converge, air quality often reaches a breaking point.

National Roadmap: Solarisation of Closed & Reclaimed Coal Mines in India

April 10, 2026

| Electricity and Renewables

About the Initiative The National Roadmap: Solarisation of Closed & Reclaimed Coal Mines in India is a flagship initiative led by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The project seeks to transform abandoned, closed, and reclaimed coal mines into productive renewable energy hubs, directly supporting India’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.

TERI’s Mycorrhizal Platforms: Advancing Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture

April 1, 2026

| Sustainable Agriculture

TERI’s work on mycorrhiza is anchored in the long-standing scientific foundation of the Centre for Mycorrhizal Culture Collection (CMCC), a Mycorrhizal Bioresources Centre established as part of the Mycorrhiza Network at TERI. CMCC manages a next-generation germplasm bank and supports mycorrhizal research across India. The center currently houses extensive collections of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), ectomycorrhizal fungi (EMF), and arbuscular mycorrhiza-associated bacteria sourced from diverse soil types.

NSTMIS-DST DIGITAL REPOSITORY

April 1, 2026

| TERI Knowledge Resource Centre

NSTMIS sponsored DIGITAL RESPOSITORY : https://nstmis-dst.org/ 

TERI, under the NSTMIS-sponsored project, has developed a Digital Repository - a web-based platform, that stores and provides access to NSTMIS publications, reports, and datasets with advanced search and retrieval features. These form a comprehensive ecosystem for S&T data management, analysis, and dissemination in India.

Boosting farmers’ income and reducing carbon footprint using biogenic nano-agrochemicals

April 1, 2026

| Sustainable Agriculture

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has been playing a pivotal role in advancing sustainable agricultural solutions through nanotechnology-driven innovations aimed at improving nutrient use efficiency, reducing dependency on chemical fertilizers, and minimizing environmental impacts.

Akshay Urja

April 1, 2026

| Knowledge Repositories & Information Centre

Akshay Urja is a bimonthly magazine published by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), with support from GIZ on behalf of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India.

Formation and Promotion of Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) - Honey Cluster in the tribal region of Goa

April 1, 2026

| Sustainable Agriculture

| Environment

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is spearheading an initiative to promote Farmers Producer Organisations (FPOs) among beekeepers and tribal farmers in Goa. Recognizing that pollination is a vital ecosystem service, this project aims to leverage apiculture to enhance food security, improve local livelihoods, and preserve the biodiversity of the region.