Completed Projects
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development in the context of Agenda 21: Asian Perspectives
August 13, 2002 to
September 30, 2002
Chemical evaluation of neem germplasm for cataloguing and value addition
June 14, 1999 to
September 30, 2002
@ Evaluate the total oil content of the seeds obtained from zonal selections@ Study the fatty acid composition of the seeds obtained from different centres
@ Evaluate the diversity of the azadirachtin content in different selections
@ Provide information on neem resources, utilization, user industries, etc. for incorporation in the National Database on Neem
Strategic assistance on regulation of electricity industry in Gujarat
February 1, 2001 to
September 30, 2002
Action plan for reducing vehicular emissions
April 21, 2001 to
September 30, 2002
@ Collate and disseminate information on policies and actions that can reduce vehicular emissions@ Share experience between countries in the region
@ Assist selected countries to develop action plans for reducing vehicular emissions
@ Identify opportunities for public and private sector investments and actions for implementing such action plan
Privatization of Electricity Distribution in Orissa - A Case Study
December 1, 2001 to
September 27, 2002
Assessment of electricity demand for the state of Gujarat
July 1, 2001 to
September 15, 2002
@ Analyse secondary data of consumption patterns@ Survey international literature on forecasting methodologies
@ Design and implement a consumer survey
@ Develop an econometric model for assessing the demand, peak as well as energy
@ Assess the supply-side position and the demand-supply gap
Energy audit of Gujarat Refinery, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Vadodara
March 1, 2001 to
September 9, 2002
The objectives of this project included the following:1/ Evaluate operating efficiency of boiler, pumps, cooling towers, and blowers;
2/ Study such aspects as steam line insulation, working of steam traps, condensate utilization, load management and power factor improvement, lighting, steam and power balance;
3/ Identify potential areas for energy conservation;
4/ Recommend energy-saving measures by establishing techno-economic adequacy.
Demonstration of new agro-technologies at farmer's field
January 1, 2000 to
June 30, 2002
@ Identify key agronomic needs in wheat, rice, and sugarcane@ Demonstrate judicious use of agrochemicals for pest management to minimize crop losses and introduce sustainable practices to growers
@ Demonstrate improved varieties of traditional crops for better yields
@ Evaluate the impact of technology package (seeds, pesticides, fertilizers) on farmer productivity and income
@ Evaluate the impact of increased income and productivity on rural and community development
@ Evaluate the role of micro-enterprise in supporting sustainable agriculture