Completed Projects
Ex-post project study of a few GEF SGP projects
January 14, 2005 to
June 30, 2005
The objective of the proposed ex-post study is to assess the impacts of projects supported by UNDP GEF SGP (Small Grants Program) and their contributions to achieve global environmental benefits.In addition to the above, the study will bringout longer-term impacts of the projects and elements of sustainability in the project design, which will guide the future phases of UNDP GEF SGP.
In the pursuit of sustainable development - An interstate discussion at DSDS 2005 - 2 Feb. 2005
November 1, 2004 to
June 30, 2005
Detailed project report for National Mission on Bio-fuel
June 9, 2004 to
June 22, 2005
Main objectives: (1) Development of seedlings, nursery and plantation of high yield varieties of Jatropha on economic basis. (2) Procedure for identification of land within the forest wastelands and other in consultation with States. (3) Market linkage starting from growing of appropriate varieties, providing inputs, setting up of collection points, roads, marketing/processing, facilities on commercial basis. (4) Identification of mechanism for collection of seeds and distribution to the expelling/trans-esterification centers.Evaluation of petitions submitted by Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board to Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission
February 15, 2005 to
June 10, 2005
Development of a high beta-carotene variety of mustard for potential development in a food based approach to reduce vitamin A deficiency in India
October 1, 2003 to
June 1, 2005
Bioremediation of pesticide-contaminated soils and its effect on soil functionality
June 26, 2000 to
May 30, 2005
@ Carry out bioremediation of hexachlorocyclohexane and methyl parathion in pots and trays and in the field@ Biodegrade endosulphan
@ Carry out fermentation studies
Distribution Loss Reduction - DRUM Training Programme (7-11 March 2005)
February 1, 2005 to
May 30, 2005
Hydrological and hydro-chemical studies at Najafgarh drain catchment (Delhi) and its impact on River Yamuna
August 1, 2002 to
May 26, 2005
Introduction of AMF (arbuscular-mycorrhizal fungi) as biofertilizers and soil-structure stabilizers for sustainable agriculture
March 1, 2000 to
May 26, 2005
The main objectives of this project are to:to initiate and establish an Indo-Swiss collaboration in a network of institutions, with a focus on beneficial plant-microbe interactions at the root-soil interface, a topic relevant for the development of sustainable agriculture;
to isolate and functionally and genetically characterize AMF strains efficient in promoting growth of wheat and pulses under semi-arid conditions and in low nutrient soils;