Ongoing Projects
India-UK Nitrogen Fixation Centre (IUNFC)
June 14, 2016
The India-UK Nitrogen Fixation Centre is a joint-funded virtual joint centre of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, UK and the Department of Biotechnology, India. The main objective of this centre is to tackle problems of food security, environmental and economic challenges of crop production and soil improvement in India through scientific research on nitrogen fixation.
People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) and City Biodiversity Index (CBI) for the city of Panaji
June 8, 2016
People’s Biodiversity Registers (PBRs) are the documents developed by the local Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 of India. The documentation of local biological diversity prepared in the form of PBRs should serve the purpose of identifying the habitats/ecosystems for preservation, identification of local land races, folk varieties and cultivars, stocks and breeds of domesticated animals, and microorganisms. Along with the information on species and habitats, PBRs document the traditional knowledge associated with the biodiversity.
Benchmarking water use for efficient deployment in industries
June 8, 2016
| Water
| Environment
The proposed scope of work for the study includes the following: A secondary-data-based preliminary baseline assessment of current water use practices in selected water intensive industries (viz. thermal power plants, textile, pulp and paper, and steel industries) in India.
Auditing water for the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala in Punjab
June 1, 2016
| Water
| Environment
The main objectives of this project are to: conduct a comprehensive water audit of Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala, Punjab; evaluate water use, water quality, and identify opportunities for enhancing water use efficiency.
Inclusion of Climate Smart Agriculture Approaches in existing Agricultural Practices and Capacity Building (MACP project)
June 1, 2016
| Sustainable Agriculture
The objective of the assignment is capacity building of Agriculture and Allied Departments' officers and field functionaries to plan and implement Climate Smart Agriculture practices in the state of Maharashtra. The project has three components viz. (i) Intensification and diversification of market led production; (ii) Improving farmer access to markets by promoting alternative markets and modernizing existing market infrastructure; and (iii) Project coordination and management.
DSM Action Plan for Mangalore Electricity Supply Company (MESCOM) based on load research study
June 1, 2016
In order to devise DSM interventions for the utility, load research forms the starting point. Load research study assists the DSM activities through provision of supporting data of consumer load profiles, which are useful in developing and analysing DSM plans. These DSM plans enable the utility to manage the system loads by motivating consumers to vary the consumption so as to reduce system peak and increase the off peak usage of energy.
A transparency framework for Implementing INDCs in India
June 1, 2016
The primary goal of the study is to design a robust transparency framework for India and enhancing preparedness for its implementation, as elaborated below.
Construction and application of recombinant strain of Bacillus subtilis for production of alkaline-protease
May 23, 2016
| Microbes
| Environment
Protease enzymes are biocatalyst that has long been used as alternative to chemical reactions to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of a wide range of industrial systems and bioprocesses. They are currently applied in both basic and applied arenas of research as well as in a wide range of product design and manufacturing processes e.g. those pertaining to the food, detergent, beverage, leather processing, waste water treatment, and in pharmaceutical industries.
State of Energy and Water Report for the Emirate of Sharjah
May 23, 2016
Compilation of a reliable statistics and understanding the institutional framework for policy is extremely important to understand existing scenario and to frame sound future interventions. With this rationale, a study is proposed for preparing a report on ¿The State of Energy and Water for the Emirate of Sharjah¿. The objective of this project is to inform decision-making and facilitate stakeholder engagement for sustainable development outcomes.