Headquarters
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Darbari Seth Block, Core 6C,
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003, India
Projects
Prepare integrated electricity supply master plan for off-grid Sundarban Islands
June 3, 2005 to September 1, 2005
| Completed Project
The objective is to prepare a document containing integrated master plan for electrification of the entire off-grid islands of Sundarbans. The project aims at finding the most suitable options for rural electrification in the remote islands of Sundarbans.
Introduction of sustainable biomass energy technologies in PoP (plaster of paris)-making industries with potentially high impact in India under the Sustainable Energy Project Support
June 1, 2005 to August 31, 2008
| Completed Project
The objective of the project is to demonstrate and disseminate biomass gasifiers that encourage the use of these systems and energy services in the PoP-making industries. Based on the nature of this sector, it is envisaged that biomass gasifiers will be immediately promoted and installed with a joint financial mechanism (support from WISIONS, subsidy from government, and contribution from users).
International Conference on Agriculture for Food, Nutritional Security and Rural Growth
June 1, 2005 to August 31, 2008
| Completed Project
"International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture for Food and Nutritional Security" was organized commemorate the birth centenary of Dr B P Pal from May 25-27, 2006.
Developing action and monitoring plan for reclamation of mine-degraded lands and addressing socio-economic and livelihood issues of fringe populations of Vastan Lignite Mine of GIPCL, Mangrol, Surat
June 1, 2005 to September 28, 2007
| Completed Project
The project largely focuses on developing action plans for regeneration of mine-degraded areas. In the first phase of the project, through experiments, interventions in agriculture and forestry aspects, mainly to choose the best crop or forestry species combination to replicate at a larger scale will be attempted.
Solid waste management in Annasandrapalya
June 1, 2005 to August 26, 2006
| Completed Project
The project aimed to address the problem of solid waste disposal by developing a SWM plan for the community of Annasandrapalya in eastern Bangalore and subsequently implementing this plan. This locality lies adjacent to a lake, which is being adversely affected by the indiscriminate disposal of garbage in and around it.
State development report for Arunachal Pradesh
June 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006
| Completed Project
The objective is to assist the Arunachal University in preparing the State Development Report for the state. The study has been commissioned by the Planning Commission. TERI is involved in preparing the chapters of the following sectors: power, transport and communications, and environment.
Assesing and mitigating health risks from puffed rice sector - a case study of Davangere, Karnataka, India
June 1, 2005 to February 13, 2006
| Completed Project
The objective of this project is to improve health and well being of the community on a sustainable basis in the regions stressed by puffed rice manufacturing activities.
Enenterprise for sustainable livelihoods
May 16, 2005 to August 31, 2009
| Completed Project
The project funded by the National Medicinal Plants Board, Government of India, envisages to establish herbal gardens in TERI, Supi, and Gual Pahari as regional resource centres of learning, wherein there is authentic and thorough documentation available of the natural and cultural heritage of the region relating to medicinal plants.
Films on energy and environment for Air India's in-flight programming
May 2, 2005 to March 31, 2008
| Completed Project
The short films for Air India's in-flight programming will be made with the objective of creating awareness and infotainment for travelers on issues of energy and environment. The films should project Air India as an environment-friendly airline. They must depict India's indigenous wealth of natural resources and knowledge.
Impact assessment of gasifier-based dyeing ovens
May 2, 2005 to February 28, 2007
| Completed Project
The main objective is to carry out an impact assessment study of gasifier-based silk dyeing oven and prepare a document. This will be based on technical, economic, and social impact assessments.