Completed Projects

Riverine Plastic Pollution Data Collection & Cleanup Mapping – 30 City Study – Phase 1

July 7, 2025 to

July 7, 2025

| Cities

| Water

| Waste

| Sustainable Habitat

TERI Mumbai has been engaged by The Ocean Cleanup Interception B.V. (Netherlands) to support Phase 1 of a landmark 30-city global study on riverine plastic pollution. With major urban centres spanning South-eastern Asia, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and North America, the study aims to generate a globally comparable evidence base on riverine plastic pollution and the effectiveness of existing cleanup interventions.

CLIMATE-ROBUST AND RESILIENT WASTE POLICY IN INDIA: A pilot study geared towards training and awareness-raising in Ayodhya

March 15, 2023 to

June 30, 2025

| Waste

Sustainable Waste Management and Emission Mitigation in Ayodhya

The Challenge: Urban Strain and Waste Accumulation

Scoping Study of Aravalli Hills

January 27, 2025 to

June 30, 2025

| Land

| Forest & Biodiversity

| Environment

The Aravalli Range: Restoring a 2.5-Billion-Year-Old Life Support System

The Aravalli Range is among the world’s oldest geological features, stretching 692 km from Palanpur in Gujarat through Rajasthan and Haryana to Delhi. For eons, this mountain system has acted as a primary ecological barrier against the expansion of the Thar Desert and a critical watershed for Northwest India.

Study on Microplastics in Yamuna River and Groundwater in Delhi

April 23, 2024 to

June 15, 2025

| Water

| Waste

| Environment

The project 'Study on Microplastics in Yamuna River and Groundwater in Delhi' was commissioned by the Department of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD), and successfully completed during 2024–2025. This pioneering research was designed to quantify the presence of microplastics (MP) within Delhi’s aquatic ecosystems and to provide a scientific roadmap for mitigation.

Study of Yamuna Frothing in Delhi

April 1, 2024 to

June 15, 2025

| Water

| Waste

| Environment

Study of Yamuna Frothing in Delhi: Investigation and Mitigation Strategies

The project “Study of Yamuna Frothing in Delhi” was commissioned by the Department of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD), and was successfully completed during 2024–2025. This comprehensive study was designed to investigate the complex causes of seasonal frothing in the Yamuna River and to develop a robust roadmap for its mitigation.

EN-Powered Schools A School Education and Engagement Initiative on Energy Issues

June 8, 2024 to

June 6, 2025

| Energy Efficiency

| Environment

| Energy

EN-Powered Schools

A School Education and Engagement Initiative on Energy Issues

Assessment of Carbon Stock in Grassland Ecosystems of Maharashtra

April 1, 2025 to

May 31, 2025

| Land

| Forest & Biodiversity

| Sustainable Habitat

Capacity Building and Training of Forest Officers and Frontline Staff for Assessment of Carbon Stock in the Grassland Ecosystem for Developing a Carbon Finance Project in Maharashtra

In April 2025, TERI, in collaboration with the Maharashtra Forest Department, successfully conducted a comprehensive capacity-building workshop in Nashik focused on assessing carbon stocks in grassland ecosystems. This initiative aims to unlock the potential of Maharashtra's grasslands as vital carbon sinks, contributing to the fight against climate change and promoting sustainable land management.

Energy Audit Study of Paradip Port, Paradip, Odisha

March 5, 2025 to

May 30, 2025

| Energy

Paradip Port is a natural, deep-water port on the East coast of India in Paradip, just 53 km (33 mi) from Jagatsinghpur city in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha, India.

Boosting farmers’ income and reducing carbon footprint through solar technology application and cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) in agricultural practices in Tehsil Bakshi Ka Talab, District Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

May 2, 2024 to

May 30, 2025

| Sustainable Agriculture

| Resources & Sustainable Development

| Skill Development & Awareness Programmes

Agriculture sector plays a vital role in the Indian economy, employing nearly half of the country's workforce and contributing significantly to GDP growth. It not only provides food security but also supports various allied industries, such as textiles, food processing, and agrochemicals. Despite challenges like unstable market and climate change, agriculture remains a crucial driver of rural development, poverty alleviation, and overall economic growth.

Study on Assessment of Feedstock Potential for establishing Bio-CNG plants

January 6, 2025 to

May 15, 2025

| Energy Efficiency

| Energy Access

| Waste

| Energy

Project Overview: Feedstock Assessment for Bio-CNG/CBG Plant Installation

Commissioned by GPSR Arya Private Limited, this project focuses on the districts of Lakhimpur Kheri, Ayodhya, Sultanpur, Deoria, Shravasti, and Basti (Uttar Pradesh); Kamareddy and Karimnagar (Telangana); Cooch Behar (West Bengal); Bemetara (Chhattisgarh); and Jajpur (Odisha), including their respective tehsils and blocks.