Projects

Completed Projects

Water Quality Status of Maharashtra 2015-16

May 13, 2016 to
August 15, 2016
| Environment
| Water

Statistical compilation and analytical presentation of water quality data monitored by MPCB.

Health and Energy Facilities: Pathardi- Towards a model village

May 31, 2016 to
July 1, 2016
| Health & Nutrition
| Environment
| Energy
| Energy Access

TERI proposes to extend its activities under the umbrella of ¿Health and Energy¿. The proposal is driven by the vision of transforming Pathardi towards a Model village in a phase wise manner. TERI has identified the three niche areas that need to be addressed. 1. Energy Access, 2. Health and Nutrition and 3. Livelihood and skill development In the current phase, the emphasis would be given on Energy Access and Health.

Conducting baseline survey to evolve methodology for fixation of Minimum Support Price for selected Minor Forest Produce

October 6, 2015 to
June 30, 2016
| Forest & Biodiversity

The forest dwelling communities in India have been legally endowed with ownership and governance of minor forest produce (MFP) through two seminal legislations of Government of India, namely PESA, 1996 and Forest Rights Act, 2006, which gives the “right of ownership, access to collect, use and dispose of minor forest produce which has been traditionally collected within or outside village boundaries”. Minor Forest Produce forms the largest unorganized sector, often leading to unsustainable harvesting of these forest products.

Air Quality Report for Maharashtra 2015-16

May 12, 2016 to
June 30, 2016

Statistical and analytical presentation of air quality data monitored by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.

Developing the Environmental Status Report of Navi Mumbai 2015-16

May 25, 2016 to
June 30, 2016
| Environment
| Cities
| Sustainable Habitat

ESR (Environmental Status Report) is regarded as a significant tool in decision making in the context of urban development. The ESR indicates the status of environmental management in the city as it documents the qualitative as well as quantitative status of resources like water resources, air quality, land resource, civic infrastructure, amenities and identifies the areas where further need interventions for improvement.

Bioformulation of indigenous entomopathogenic fungi of Assam for control of mustard aphid (Lipaphis erysinbi Holt)

July 1, 2013 to
May 21, 2016
| Microbes

The objective of this project was the assessment of indigenous selected fungal strain for virulence against the pest Lipaphis erysinbi Holt and their impact on predators and pollinators.

Bioenergy feasibility study for the Government of Maldives

April 16, 2015 to
March 31, 2016

The project involved assessment of bioenergy production from the indigenous resources of Maldives. Fish waste and algal biofuels was looked into as options for renewable energy production in the country. The study also analysed the current situation, prospects and possibilities with regard to bioenergy production and utlization in Maldives.

Bio prospecting of the local edible tubers to address the issue of malnourishment in Thane district

December 17, 2014 to
March 31, 2016

The project involve sensitization of the locals about the importance of tubers, corms, rhizomes & so on to meet their nutrition requirements and also help to curb the issues of malnourishment. The project shall also focus on collection, documentation and maintenance of the germplasm of the nutri-rich tubers.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Project in Himachal Pradesh

April 1, 2013 to
March 31, 2016
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Water
| Environment

There were some fundamental problems in the apple growing regions of Himachal Pradesh spanning from scarcity of water, absence of good agricultural practices, absence of technological solutions, ineffective management of apple orchards, absence of quality training and capacity building. A holistic solution was needed which could address the larger issues of the region and would bring changes in the lives of the community.

 

Post-Consumer Tetra Pak Cartons (PCCs) Management

September 8, 2015 to
January 30, 2016
| Environment
| Waste

The report reflects the status of PCC management in 13 cities in India and three cities in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Tetra Pak cartons are primarily made from paper. A Tetra Pak carton is composed of 75% paperboard, 20% polyethylene, and 5% aluminium. As part of environmental initiatives, Tetra Pak has undertaken various activities for collecting and recycling Post-Consumer Tetra Pak Cartons (PCCs) and is working with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and waste pickers to segregate PCCs.