Completed Projects

Farming sustainability for livelihood enhancement in Nainital & Champawat districts of Uttarakhand (ONGC)

November 6, 2023 to

May 6, 2025

| Himalayan Centre, Mukteshwar, Nainital

Farming sustainability for livelihood enhancement through affordable technologies for small land holdings farmers of hilly areas of Uttarakhand

Holistic Interventions for Sustainable Rural Development in Madhya Pradesh: A CSR Initiative

June 24, 2024 to

March 31, 2025

| Corporate Social Responsibility

CG POWER AND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS LTD (CG) under their CSR initiative, collaborated with TERI to create sustainable impacts through integrated rural development in the operational area of its plant in Mandideep, Madhya Pradesh. Given its extensive experience in successfully implementing sustainable rural development solutions across India, TERI formulated a holistic programme comprising sustainable development activities under various thematic domains.

Process Development of 2G Ethanol under the Indo-UK Agri-Jet Collaboration

October 1, 2024 to

March 31, 2025

| Microbes

Advancing 2G Ethanol for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): An Indo-UK Collaboration

The Advanced Biofuels Division at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), specifically within the Microbial Biofuels & Biochemicals (MBB) area, has partnered with the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence at the University of York (UK). This collaboration aims to advance second-generation (2G) feedstocks and engineer sustainable technologies to convert lignocellulosic biomass into 2G ethanol—a critical precursor for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on Wind Resources at Thimmapuram in Andhra Pradesh

August 21, 2024 to

March 31, 2025

| Climate Change

| Energy

How TERI helped Hero Wind Energy understand future wind patterns

We studied how climate change is affecting wind speeds at Hero Wind Energy’s wind farm in Thimmapuram, Andhra Pradesh and what it means for the coming years.

Client: Hero Wind Energy Pvt Ltd.

Location: Thimmapuram Village, Anantapur District

Project Year: 2024–2025

Project Overview

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) carried out a detailed study for Hero Wind Energy to check how climate change is impacting wind resources at their Thimmapuram wind farm.

Empowering Livelihoods through Improved Energy Access

April 1, 2022 to

March 31, 2025

| Energy

The project empowers power loom weavers by enhancing their livelihoods through the integration of solar energy solutions

Introducing and promoting the adoption of solar energy technology to enhance livelihoods is a central focus of this energy provisioning project under TERI's "Energy Access for Livelihood Promotion" initiatives, supported by Indus Towers Limited. This intervention aims to develop and deliver tailored technology solutions specifically designed for the needs of weavers.

Developing Management Plan for Establishment of Green Belt at Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), HINDALCO, Odisha

December 18, 2024 to

March 19, 2025

| Land

| Forest & Biodiversity

| Waste

| Environment

| Climate Change

Sustainable Land Restoration and Greenbelt Development: Rayagada, Odisha

TERI recently conducted a comprehensive study to assess and develop a restoration plan for approximately 22 hectares of degraded land surrounding the Red Mud Pond (RMP) in Rayagada, Odisha. The project site is adjacent to an alumina refinery operated by Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries.

Integrated Development of Village for Social Development- Model Village

February 14, 2023 to

February 14, 2025

| Water

| Environment

The CSR project funded by The Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL) and implemented by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) was strategically formulated on the above-mentioned concept i.e. Integrated Rural Development for Environment Sustainability and Social Development. As part of our commitment to integrated development, TERI is developing a model village in Siroliya, Madhya Pradesh.

Project Unnati

February 14, 2023 to

February 14, 2025

| Corporate Social Responsibility

The Securities Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), a Miniratna company of the Government of India, awarded TERI a Model Village Development project (Unnati) under its CSR initiative. Village Siroliya in Dewas, that faced severe developmental lacunae, was selected to be developed into a model village through integrated multifaceted interventions. Through committed efforts, TERI supported by SPMCIL, transformed Siroliya into an example of sustainable rural development, and uplifted the quality of life of the population.

Sustainable Farming for Livelihood enhancement through affordable technologies for small land-holding farmers in hilly areas of Uttarakhand

February 14, 2023 to

February 14, 2025

| Sustainable Agriculture

The project, ‘Farming Sustainability for Livelihood Enhancement through Affordable Technologies for Small Land Holdings Farmers of Hilly Areas of Uttarakhand’ seeks to promote eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural techniques that mitigate environmental impact, ensuring the long-term health of the land and preserving biodiversity. Introducing modern techniques will empower farmers to optimize their resources, increase efficiency, and adapt to changing climatic conditions, bolstering resilience in uncertain times. The project is designed to foster community engagement and participation.

Marine Algal bioethanol research under DBT-RA individual fellowship

February 9, 2023 to

February 8, 2025

| Microbes

Advancing 3G Biofuels: Sustainable Bioethanol from Marine Algae

As part of the DBT-Research Associateship (DBT-RA) Programme, a two-year independent project was conducted at TERI under the guidance of Dr. Sanjukta Subudhi, Associate Director, Microbial Biofuels and Biochemicals (MBB) Area. This initiative marked TERI’s inaugural engagement under the DBT-RA programme.