Projects
Exploitation of metagenomic approach for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) from hydrocarbon-contaminated sites
March 1, 2007 to May 14, 2012
| Completed Project
The commercial use of biodegradable polymers will reduce the dependence on synthetic polymers and its environmental impacts. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers are widespread among microbes and are used for storage of carbon and reducing equivalents in intracellular granules.
Barriers to use of fly ash
March 1, 2007 to August 4, 2009
| Completed Project
The project funded by the MoEF, seeks to analyse the factors that influence the economic utilisation of fly ash in cement and in bricks as well as backfill of mines. The objective is to arrive at policy, institutional and legal measures required to promote the economic utilisation of fly ash
ORCHID project: DFID-India Climate Risk Screening Process
March 1, 2007 to October 31, 2007
| Completed Project
Climate change is a threat to national and international development investments. Current climate-related hazards such as floods, drought, or cyclones already reduce the impact of poverty reduction interventions in India and elsewhere. Using OECD estimates, as much as 40% of DFID-I expenditure in India is potentially exposed to climate risks.
Water Infrastructure Actors in the Himalayan Region
March 1, 2007 to July 31, 2007
| Completed Project
The present study provides a synoptic documentation of the history of water infrastructure development over transboundary rivers in the Ganga (or the Ganges) sub-basin, involving Nepal, India and Bangladesh as the three riparian nations. The various water infrastructure actors at different levels are identified along with a discussion of the associated hydropolitics.
Training Workshop on Sustainable Development for Pacific Islands Forum Countries in Suva, Fiji Islands
February 28, 2007 to April 30, 2007
| Completed Project
To organize an awareness - cum - training workshop on `Sustainable development for Pacific Islands Forum Countries' for small islands developing states, covering the following themes: 1. Renewable energy utilization 2. Rain water harvesting 3. Waste management/treatment
DNA barcoding in Bambusa spp. using internal transcribed spacer region of the nuclear ribosomal RNA
February 15, 2007 to November 18, 2010
| Completed Project
The project aims at developing procedures for DNA Barcoding in Bambusa spp. (Bamboos) using internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the nuclear ribosomal RNA
State of Environment Report for Delhi
February 15, 2007 to July 16, 2009
| Completed Project
This project funded by Department of Environment, Government of NCTD involves preparation of SoE report for Delhi following Pressure-State-Impact-Response (PSIR) framework and in the process updating earlier report prepared by TERI in the year 2001.
Country Assistance Program Evaluation for India
February 12, 2007 to August 1, 2007
| Completed Project
(i) Review ADB-financed programs with environmental objectives and assess their relevance, effectiveness, sustainability, and impact with regard to improving the environment; (ii) Assess how ADB¿s operations in India have mainstreamed environmental sustainability; (iii) Organize and facilitate focus group interviews, as required, to obtain feedback from EAs and other
Rehabilitation of Red Mud Pond Phase -IV
February 7, 2007 to March 31, 2008
| Completed Project
This project is the part of the larger project " Rehabilitation of redmud pond at INDAL, conducted by TERI in 2003-04". During the first phase of the project, TERI has conducted the research at Gwal pahari. In the second phase, TERI has implemnted the results of the first phase in 1 ha area at INDAL, Belgaum, Karnataka on experimental basis.
Action and monitoring plans for reclamation of red mud pond through afforestation activities at HINDALCO, Muri
February 1, 2007 to July 26, 2009
| Completed Project
The larger goal of the project is to develop green cover in the entire red mud ponds of HINDALCO, Muri and convert the red mud deposits, which is inhospitable for plants, to a substrate which will allow them to grow and develop by improving its physical and physico-chemical conditions, and removing the inhibiting substances by means of low-cost additives and treatments.