Projects

Unlocking oppertunities for forest dependent people - 4 December 2004

November 29, 2004 to February 24, 2005

| Completed Project

Moving to a production-based tax incentive for electricity from renewable energy

November 26, 2004 to July 31, 2005

| Completed Project

Information dissemination for rural community through ICTs

November 1, 2004 to November 15, 2006

| Completed Project

The objective of the project is to develop knowledge/service-delivery systems, using ICT (information and communication technology) as a tool. The mechanism will involve participation of the local community in forming the knowledge base and then disseminating the created and distilled information to a larger audience utilizing modern, appropriate, and feasible technologies.

Bioremediation of oily sludge at Barauni Refinery

November 1, 2004 to August 26, 2006

| Completed Project

Barauni refinery is located in the eastern part of the country and generate oily sludge containing various hazardous petroleum hydrocarbons. The aim of project is bioremediation of 5000 MT (million tonnes) of oily sludge by using Oilivorous-S. The total 5000 MT oily sludge would be treated in four batches.

In the pursuit of sustainable development - An interstate discussion at DSDS 2005 - 2 Feb. 2005

November 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005

| Completed Project

Workshop on Power supply to Agricultural sector - 10 November 2004, held at Hyderabad

November 1, 2004 to May 11, 2005

| Completed Project

The variations in the monsoon pattern as well as the competitive pressures due to globalisation have placed Indian farmers under greater stress. In this context, the issue of pricing power to agriculture has assumed enormous significance particularly when seen in light of the poor economic status of the farmers.

Non-energy use and CO2 emission - Phase III

October 15, 2004 to November 5, 2010

| Completed Project

The objectives are to (1) pool and analyse information on materials with completed pathways for production, use, and waste management such as solvents and lubricants; (2) draw conclusions about recommended activity indicators and emission factors based on comparative analyses; (3) create an increased awareness of the need for the harmonization of definitions of non-energy use in energy balances.

Decentralised management of rural energy interventions: building capacities of Panchayati Raj institutions

October 5, 2004 to February 28, 2007

| Completed Project

The objective of the project is to build capacities of PRIs (Panchayati Raj Institutions) for promotion of energy efficiency, supply, and conservation in the rural areas. The focus would be on building their (PRIs) capacities to assess and plan for energy needs of communities and supervise and manage rural energy projects.

Energy-efficient common lighting in Dwarka

October 1, 2004 to December 31, 2007

| Completed Project

The objectives are (1) to map out the existing lighting infrastructure in selected locations in Dwarka, (2) to assess the efficiencies of existing lighting systems in these locations, (3) to identify options for improving lighting system efficiencies, (4) to recommend appropriate technologies based on their cost-effectiveness in the context of replicability in Dwarka.

Global Opportunities Fund: Climate and Energy

October 1, 2004 to July 31, 2007

| Completed Project

The project focuses on undertaking three case studies in different agro-climatic zones, such as Uttaranchal, Jharkhand, and Karnataka, for the development of a common framework through which the local variation/nuances in energy planning, energy access, and use at the regional/micro level can be factored into the national planning process.