Projects

Completed Projects

Bioremediation of drill cutting and oily sludge at oil installations of Cairn India Pty Ltd: Feasibility study

April 17, 2006 to
March 31, 2007
CEIL has been carried out hydrocarbon exploration in the Districts of Barmer and Jalore in north-western Rajasthan. The exploration and drilling operation generates wastes that are classified as hazardous due to presence of hydrocarbon compounds. These wastes comprise of drill cuttings, spent drilling fluid and oil contaminated wastes. TERI has deveoped a microbial consortium that can degrade different hydrocarbon compounds that contaminates the drill cutting. The process is an ecologically sound and invloves indegenous sludge eating bacteria.

Training Course on "Advanced Techniques in Mycorrhizal Research "

November 1, 2006 to
March 31, 2007
The main objective of the course is to impart hands-on training in research techniques on mycorrhizal research so that the participants can apply them in their research programmes. Therefore, besides demonstrating the techniques, participants should be encoraged to carry out the techniques/laboratory exercises themselves.

Specific objectives include:
1. Training on Basic techniques
2. Training on Applied techniques
3. Training on Advanced techniques
4. Promoting understanding on the relevance of mycorrhizal research in Indian context.

Project for textiles clusters at Jasol, Balotra, and Bithuja belt of Barmer District in Rajasthan

August 1, 2003 to
March 31, 2007
The objectives are to (1) assist the Jasol Water Pollution Control and Treatment Trust in the development of HRTS (high rate transpiration system) for utilization of treated effluent; (2) provide need-based support to the trust at Jasol for supervision of works related to construction of 2.5 MLD (million litres per day) CETP (common effluent treatment plant) and drainage leading to CETP; (3) assist the Balotra Water Pollution Control and Research Foundation Trust in the development of 30 MLD CETP at Bithuja and capacity augmentation by additional 12 MLD at Balotra; (4) identify and implement c

Monitoring and managing ecosystems for improved health and human wellbeing in mining regions - Phase III

April 15, 2003 to
March 31, 2007
Minerals development, while increasing employment and income in mining and related activity, does create serious environmental damage and can undermine other socio-economic development opportunities of the local communities. This project seeks to address both the environmental damage and the socio-economic constraints created by mining in the study area. The attempts to redress these impacts in the past have been piecemeal and ad-hoc with little research or consultation with the groups that are supposed to benefit from these actions.

Exchange of knowledge and know-how on solar technologies between Germany, Belgium and India - Capacity building - November 2006

July 19, 2005 to
March 21, 2007
The objectives of the project are to develop expert man-power for solar industry for installation of solar thermal as well as photovoltaic systems thus facilitating increase of market for solar technologies in India. The project will provide tools and methodology for capacity building in solar technologies. The project aims to provide practical know-how to solar engineers, technicians and mechanics in India to enhance their skills in planning, design and installation of systems and their maintenance.

Enhancement of DFID India Contract Management System (ICMS)

September 11, 2006 to
March 15, 2007
DFID India Contract Management System (ICMS) has strengthen CaPAS (Contracts and Procurement Advice Section) to keep contract related infromation updated and accessible to all stakeholders. It aslo keeps the history of amendments, send automated reminders, generate various reports, dynamic and flexible search facility. It has following components:
- User profile and rights management
- Letting Contracts
- Processing Invoices
- Consultants database
- CaPAS Reports
- Performance Evaluation
- Search & Dynamic query module

Impact assessment of gasifier-based dyeing ovens

May 2, 2005 to
February 28, 2007
The main objective is to carry out an impact assessment study of gasifier-based silk dyeing oven and prepare a document. This will be based on technical, economic, and social impact assessments.

Malara green project - Phase III Plantation

February 7, 2005 to
February 28, 2007

· To reclaim inorganic sludge dumped site by developing green cover.
· To prevent fugitive dust emission along the area bordering the lime dust heaps.
· Use of efficient microorganisms for sustainable plant growth and nutrient mobilization and their availability to plants.
· To use seawater and local urban solid waste for sustainable plant growth.

Decentralised management of rural energy interventions: building capacities of Panchayati Raj institutions

October 5, 2004 to
February 28, 2007
The objective of the project is to build capacities of PRIs (Panchayati Raj Institutions) for promotion of energy efficiency, supply, and conservation in the rural areas. The focus would be on building their (PRIs) capacities to assess and plan for energy needs of communities and supervise and manage rural energy projects. This would also include training on coordinating financial assistance in the form of loan/subsidy from various agencies as well as maintenance and follow-up requirements.

National Conference 'Regulatory Performance in India: Achievements, Constraints and Future Action' (November 9-10, 2006)

April 17, 2006 to
February 28, 2007
As part of its efforts to further the regulatory reform process in India, TERI is organizing a National Conference on 'Regulatory Performance in India: Achievements, Constraints and Future Action' on November 9-10, 2006 at Silver Oak, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event primarily aims to assess the performance of regulatory reforms in India's infrastructure sectors, identify the implementation constraints and draw a roadmap for future action. It would provide a forum for appraising regulatory performance on some crosscutting issues in the infrastructure sector.