Projects

VTPS - Reclaiming of Stage-I ash pond - development of green cover with mycorrhizal organo-biofertilizer

July 1, 2003 to March 13, 2006
| Completed Project

The objectives are (1) to convert fly ash overburdens to better substrates for plant growth; (2) to identify tree/undercover species used for afforestation based on the economic importance (herbaceous plants, foliage plants, fuel wood, pulp and paper, etc.); (3) to address environmental concerns suitably; (4) to convert ash ponds and townships in aesthetically superior greens thereby achieving eco

Preparation of Annual GEO Statement for Asia for the Year 2003

June 15, 2003 to December 15, 2003
| Completed Project

Education tool and technologies for efficient water use using virtual application sites (ED-WAVE)

June 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005
| Completed Project

The goal is to develop a sustainable framework for training on technologies for conservation, reclamation, and refuse of natural resources. As a model example, this project will focus on improving water efficiency by exposing the target groups to real-life applications through virtual industrial and municipal environments created using IT-based tools.

Research Centre for Regulation and Competition

June 1, 2003 to December 20, 2004
| Completed Project

Demand supply scenario of power in Northern Region in India

May 12, 2003 to January 13, 2004
| Completed Project

Monitoring and managing ecosystems for improved health and human wellbeing in mining regions - Phase III

April 15, 2003 to March 31, 2007
| Completed Project

Minerals development, while increasing employment and income in mining and related activity, does create serious environmental damage and can undermine other socio-economic development opportunities of the local communities. This project seeks to address both the environmental damage and the socio-economic constraints created by mining in the study area.