Headquarters
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Darbari Seth Block, Core 6C,
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003, India
Projects
Preparation of Toolkits under Sustainable Urban Transport Project of Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India
November 15, 2011 to November 16, 2012
| Completed Project
The Government of India (GoI) has initiated the Sustainable Urban Transport Project (SUTP) with the support from Global Environment Facility (GEF), UNDP and the World Bank.
Training Workshop on Advances in Biotechnology
November 14, 2011 to March 16, 2012
| Completed Project
The aim of this training course is to provide the participants with training in theoretical concepts and experimental protocols in the area of Biotechnology. This training course will also provide an overview of the application of tissue culture in the field of forestry, horticulture, floriculture and medicinal & aromatic plants.
Fossil-Fuel Subsidy Reform in India: Cash transfers for PDS kerosene and domestic LPG
November 7, 2011 to April 13, 2012
| Completed Project
The objective of this assignment is to research and prepare an easy-to-read Citizens' Guide outlining the nature, costs and benefits of fossil-fuel subsidies in India.
India's Green Economy: Road map to an inclusive and equitable growth
November 1, 2011 to September 10, 2012
| Completed Project
India has experienced high rates of economic growth in the post reform era. However, a major weakness in India's growth story is that it has not been sufficiently inclusive for many groups. The concept of green economy emphasizes on improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities (UNEP 2011).
Where the Rain Falls: Changing agro-climatic risks, hunger and human mobility - India case study report
October 17, 2011 to August 8, 2012
| Completed Project
The objectives of this project are to: conceptualize the relationship between changing weather patterns, food security, social inequalities, and different froms of human mobility; assess the potential for changing weather patterns to become a major driver of human migration and displacement in coming decades;
Study on Energy Conservation in India - Phase 5
October 14, 2011 to June 22, 2012
| Completed Project
The fifth phase of the project aims at promoting power distribution network efficiency in India. The project proposes to analyze factors for T&D (transmission and distribution) losses; AT&C (aggregate technical and commercial) losses; solutions to reduce T&D losses and effect on introducing energy-efficient transformers.
Post-TRIPS IPR Regime in India
October 1, 2011 to May 12, 2012
| Completed Project
Post-TRIPS, a thorough revision of the Indian IPR regime has taken place. However, despite many reforms contribution of Indian IPR holders, in total IPRs registered in the country are quite low. Moreover, even if IPRs are registered, drawing commercial benefits from such IPRs are also at a low level. Given the context, understanding the impacts of post-TRIPS changes will be worthwhile.
Renewable energy-based rural electrification: The mini-grid experience from India
October 1, 2011 to December 30, 2013
| Completed Project
As part of the study, TERI will examine the renewable energy-based mini-grid experiences in India, especially solar PV and biomass based, implemented primarily under the Remote Village Electrification Programme and also Solar PV Demonstration Programme and the Village Energy Security Programme of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Application of ‘Green Bio Energy City’ Concept in Trincomalee City based on Integrated Solid Waste Management
September 23, 2011 to January 3, 2014
| Completed Project
The main objectives of this project are to: Reduce climate change by reducing urban garbage accmulation and reduce methane generation; Formulate a co-operative plan to manage domestic waste by empowering grass-root level community according to the win-win concept; Programme stakeholders for the project sustainability;
Technical Feasibility Study for Rainwater Harvesting at TESCO-HSC
September 20, 2011 to March 5, 2012
| Completed Project
TERI was contacted by TESCO Hindustan Service Centre (TESCO HSC), Bangalore, to prepare a proposal for designing a rainwater harvesting system on site. Subsequently, TERI performed a reconnaissance survey of the TESCO HSC located in Whitefield, Bangalore with the aim of designing a rainwater harvesting system and facilitating conservation of water.