Projects

Completed Projects

High Pressure Cogeneration Technology for Sugar Sector in Pakistan

April 20, 2014 to
April 30, 2018
| Energy

The objectives of this project are to promote (i) sustainable production of energy for export of surplus electrical power for national grid through replication of existing high pressure cogeneration technologies in the sugar sector and; (ii) sustainable consumption of bagasse by supporting sugar mills in adoption of high pressure cogeneration technology.

Study on Economics of Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought (DLDD) in India

May 15, 2015 to
April 19, 2018
| Forest & Biodiversity

India's GDP in 2014-15 suffered a loss of 2.5% due to land degradation. The annual cost of land degradation outstrip the total costs of reclamation in 2030.

Performance Assessment of Electricity Distribution Franchisee of Agra

February 8, 2018 to
March 31, 2018

A detailed assessment of the power supply position as well as consumer satisfaction in the franchisee area of Torrent Power Limited in Agra

Photobioreactor Design and Harvest Technology for Algal Biofuels

March 24, 2015 to
March 31, 2018
| Energy

An algal photobioreactor design, based on sunlight distribution, is being developed for 2-4 times improvement in areal productivity after initial tests. Harvesting microalgae has been a decisive barrier in the algal biofuel field. A process based on specific harvest features of algae and an in-situ collection mechanism in the growth system itself is being developed.

Sustainable livelihood activities on reclaimed open cast coal mines: a technology enabled integrated approach in Indian Coal sector

March 9, 2015 to
March 31, 2018

The project aims to: (1) assess through the application of a systematic multi-criteria evaluation framework, the suitability potential of post-mining land-use for ecologically beneficial and socio-economically productive outcomes; (2) undertake Forest restoration activities with native plant species on overburden dumps/backfilled mined land area using mycorrhiza and also undertake plantation of economically important plant species ; (3) develop entrepreneurship and vocational skills among members of local self-help groups (SHGs) for community (with a focus on women and other weaker sections

PMU Consultancy for Engineer-in-Chief, Odisha

March 23, 2015 to
March 15, 2018
| Energy

The project scope primarily focuses on three major dedicated areas (energy-efficiency projects and industries, Odisha Energy Conservation Building Code and buildings, awareness and outreach) of State Designated Agency (SDA), Odisha. The main objectives are to achieve capacity avoidance, effective utilization of resources, address different opportunities of energy conservation in the state.

The governance of climate services: Improving knowledge networks for resilient and socially just societies (GovClimServices)

June 1, 2015 to
March 1, 2018
| Climate Change

GovClimServices is a three-year research study (2015-2017) funded by the Research Council of Norway and jointly conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Urban and Regional Research (NIBR), Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), University of Oslo (UiO), and TERI. Climate services, such as long term weather forecasts and agricultural advisories, are a critical element of improving the resilience and adaptive capacity of rural livelihoods to climate change.

Characterization and Consolidation of Hippophae Genetic Resources and Propagation of Elite Genotypes for Varietal Evaluation

August 21, 2014 to
February 20, 2018
| Sustainable Agriculture

The main objectives of this project are:

Establishment of localized nurseries of Hippophae accessions for each region for 2 years;

One thousand Hippophae accessions from different regions to be consolidated at germplasm resource centre;

Maintenance of germplasm resource centre;

Descriptor records for fruit characters need to be completed for all the female accessions;

Revival of Hippophae accessions from Uttarakhand;

Standardization of raising soft wood cuttings in nursery;

Feasibility report and DPR for installation of roof top grid connected power

February 4, 2017 to
February 5, 2018

Under the project, 44 buildings of GHMC was surveyed for feasibility for developing rooftop solar PV projects. The buildings are distributed across Hyderabad in five zones which are North Zone 7 buildings; East Zone 16 buildings; West Zone  4 buildings; South Zone  9 buildings; Central Zone  8 buildings. The buildings include hospitals, community halls, office buildings, parks, stadiums, slaughter houses etc. with roof area varying from 600 sq. m to 13,000 sq. m.