Projects

Development of tailor made nanozeolite carrier for slow release and targeted delivery of nitrogen for sustainable crop production

January 1, 2018
| Ongoing project

The project aims to develop technology for highly efficacious nitrogenous fertilizer using the tailor made mesoporous nanozeolite carrier that can enable the slow release and targeted delivery of the nitrogen.

Green Skill Development Programme

January 1, 2018
| Ongoing project
| TERI Knowledge Resource Centre | Energy

Drawing from extensive grassroots experience, TERI recognizes that the success of the green energy value chain hinges on the capacity building and skill development of its most vital stakeholders: technicians and rural entrepreneurs. In alignment with the Government of India's national objectives, TERI delivers specialized programs focused on Women Entrepreneurship and Green Skills Training.

Switching to a sustainable auto-rickshaw system: triggering sustainable lifestyles and poverty reduction in urban India

December 27, 2017
| Ongoing project
| Transport | Sustainable Habitat | Cities

Switching to a sustainable auto-rickshaw system: Triggering sustainable lifestyles and poverty reduction in urban India- The project aims to promote sustainable consumption, the objective of the project is to provide integrated solutions based on three principles namely access to financial social services, alternative sources of revenue and clean tech for auto rickshaws thus propelling consumer

Afforestation/Reforestation Clean Development Mechanism study under Uttar Pradesh Participatory Forest Management and Poverty Alleviation Project

December 27, 2017
| Ongoing project
| Forest & Biodiversity

Under this study, TERI is preparing Afforestation/Reforestation Clean Development Mechanism (A/R CDM) projects in the areas under UP Participatory Forest Management and Poverty Alleviation Project (UPPFMPAP - http://www.uppfmpap.org/), which is under implementation in the 20 forest divisions spread over 14 districts of the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Dental Nanocomposite resins based on hybrid dimethacrylates: Mechanical, wear and shrinkage characteristics

December 27, 2017
| Ongoing project

These resins will be biocompatible and can be used as dental restoratives. These materials will have good wear characteristics and enhanced mechanical properties. In this study, alkoxy silane will be used along with a mixture of dimethacrylates.

Project STARs: Sustainable Tracking, Action and Reporting in Schools

December 27, 2017
| Ongoing project

Project STARs - a pioneering ESD project in the state of Goa explored the principles of sustainable development through the adoption of the 3C sustainable school concept. It was a three year project (2013-2016) jointly implemented by the Dempo Group of Companies, and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) across 10 schools in Goa.

Setting up of Micro Solar PV Power Plants (MSPVPP) in primary and upper primary schools in the rural and backward region of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Meghalaya

December 27, 2017
| Ongoing project

Lack of reliable sources of energy in remote hilly areas has been a major challenge. Though the government has accelerated its efforts towards provisioning of grid in these areas there are issues related to reliable supply of power.

Development of Molecular Tools For Detecting Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi In The Environment

December 27, 2017
| Ongoing project
| Sustainable Agriculture

Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Fungi (AMF) are vital components of the microbial soil community, forming the most commonly occurring underground network, probably the oldest and largest symbiotic association between the roots of more than 80% of all terrestrial plant species.

Assessing the co-benefits of a low carbon development pathway for India

December 27, 2017
| Ongoing project
| Air

The objective of the project is to estimate co-benefits of the GHG mitigation strategies on air quality, human health and agricultural productivity. This calls for the following: a) Preparation of high-resolution emission inventory based on energy modelling results of the MARKAL/TIMES model for the policy scenarios developed under the on-going WRI/TERI study.