Projects

Projects

Multilocation field trial of Curcuma longa var. Lakadong in different agro-climate zones of North East India for ascertaining factors influencing curcumin content in the region

October 5, 2006 to November 18, 2011
| Completed Project

Higher curcumin content of turmeric fetches better price in international market. The curcumin content may vary between different varieties of turmeric (Curcuma longa). Further, the developmental status of the rhizome and various agroclimatic factors can also influence the curcumin content significantly.

Power Sector study in India

October 3, 2006 to January 15, 2007
| Completed Project

To undertake a study of major investment program and financing plan for states of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra (generation, transmission and distribution). The other objective is to study the financial position and organizational and management structure of AP Transco and Mahatransco (transmission companies in both states)

Isolation and characterization of biologically active saponins from Chlorophytum species

October 1, 2006 to November 30, 2010
| Completed Project

The purpose of this project is to carry out isolation, structure determination by modern NMR and MS techniques and bioassays of steroid saponins from Chlorophytum species indigenous to India in order to find new biologically active compounds as potent cytotoxic agents which could find applications in Phytomedicine or as insecticidal agents which could find applications in the economic food-agricul

Green cover for crops!

October 1, 2006 to March 31, 2010
| Completed Project

Integrated pest management or IPM is the strategy for maximizing the use of bio-pesticide with need-based use of pesticides. For many years now, TERI has been involved in the demonstration of IPM packages to farmers.

Development of integrated genetic linkage map and marker assisted selection in tea

September 29, 2006 to November 2, 2012
| Completed Project

The proposal envisages to develop a molecular genetic linkage map in tea which can be used to help tea breeders in crossing and selection of progeny with desired combination of traits based on associated molecular markers.

Third Party Water Assessment

September 18, 2006 to January 23, 2008
| Completed Project

The scope of work is to undertake an independent assessment of Coca Cola (India)''s current water resources management practices. While doing so, the evaluation will also seek to ascertain the impact of pesticides on the quality of the intake water, if any, as well as the processes followed in ensuring quality by treating intake water during production of finished product.

Enhancement of DFID India Contract Management System (ICMS)

September 11, 2006 to March 15, 2007
| Completed Project

DFID India Contract Management System (ICMS) has strengthen CaPAS (Contracts and Procurement Advice Section) to keep contract related infromation updated and accessible to all stakeholders. It aslo keeps the history of amendments, send automated reminders, generate various reports, dynamic and flexible search facility. It has following components: - User profile and rights management

Development of broad-spectrum (AMF and EM) next generation technology for higher plants and agroforestry systems

September 1, 2006 to September 30, 2009
| Completed Project

The objectives of the project are: 1. Clonal selection of hosts for targeted inoculum type for development of customized inoculum depending upon plantation strategy and habitat requirements. Recent studies conducted at TERI confirm host mediated AM symbiosis, which earlier were being considered as non-host specific organisms. 2.

Setting up of a test project on Village Energy Security at village Jambupani, Distt. Burhanpur of Madhya Pradesh

September 1, 2006 to June 19, 2009
| Completed Project

Setting up of a test project on village energy security at village Jambupani, District Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, for electrification of village Jambupani on decentralised basis power generation. The project includes 2 Nos.of 10 kWe capacity biomass gasifier with 100% producer gas engine, biogas plants inclusive of all accessories and civil works and 97 Nos. of TERI model cook stoves.

Asia Regional Renewable Energy Knowledge Hub

September 1, 2006 to May 28, 2008
| Completed Project

TERI, which has been identified by the ADB as Knowledge Hub on renewable energy, is developing the Regional Renewable Energy Knowledge Hub (ReKH) is undertaking the following activities: 1. Knowledge creation/generation 2. Knowledge transfer/application 3. Knowledge dissemination