Completed Projects
Microbial techniques for enhanced oil recovery and paraffin removal in wells of heavy oil field - Phase II (II)
April 6, 2002 to
August 24, 2004
Microbial techniques for enhanced oil recovery and paraffin removal in wells of heavy oil field - Phase II (I)
April 6, 2002 to
August 24, 2004
Developing a sustainable and environmentally sound transport system for three South Asian cities - Bangalore, Colombo, Dhaka
September 15, 2003 to
August 23, 2004
Energy, environment, and mobility in three South Asian cities: making way for public rapid transit - benefits and opportunities
December 1, 2003 to
August 20, 2004
This study is supported by the International START Secretariat for a cross-comparative analysis of three South Asian cities - Bangalore (India), Colombo (Sri Lanka), and Dhaka (Bangladesh) - with a view to suggesting implementation strategies for an effective efficient PRT (public rapid transit) system. Beneficiaries of the study include the scientific community, policy analysts, and local transport authorities.Resettlement and rehabilitation scheme for extension of MRTS Line 3 to I P Estate
<br>Volume 1: Financial Package
November 3, 2003 to
August 1, 2004
This project entailed preparation of an appropriate financial package for project affected persons (PAP) who are inhabitants of squatter settlements in path of the proposed alignment of one of the lines of Mass Rapid Transport System (MRTS) in Delhi. This vulnerable population is squatting on land belonging to Indian Railways and are likely to be evicted with no compensation and the concomitant adversities. This financial package was based on a comprehensive study that entailed a detailed review of the R&R policy and legislative environment in Delhi.Energy efficiency of plant administrative building at NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation), Simhadri
June 1, 2003 to
July 31, 2004
Preparation of road map for mainstreaming wind energy in India
August 15, 2002 to
July 12, 2004
The project aims at promoting wind power by (a) quantifying the benefits associated with wind power vis -a vis implications of the conventional electricity and (b) sensitising the regulators and other relevant decision makers (both the state/regional and central levels) about the benefits of mainstreaming the wind power The main activities contributing to development of overall plan of action 1. To comput the benfits accrued through wind power eg environmental, social and economic benfits in quantative terms.