Projects

Projects

Molecular breeding to develop resistance against anthracnose (fruit rot) in chilli

February 20, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Sustainable Agriculture

Chilli anthracnose is one of the most devastating fungal diseases affecting the quality and yield production of chilli. In India, primarily, C. capsici and C. gleosporoides are the main Colletotrichum species causing major damage on the green as well as red ripe stages of chilli fruits.

Study on assessment of environment and economic impacts of use of washed coal for power generation

February 17, 2020
| Ongoing project

The objectives of this project are to: (1) Understand the status of coal washing in India for non-coking coal; and (2) Assess environmental and economic impact on coal washing, transportation, power plant and any other area which is affected directly or indirectly.

Study on sustainable space heating solutions in buildings in Himalayan region

February 6, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Buildings

Global warming is causing a rapid rise in temperature in certain high-altitude zones, which include the Indian Himalayan region (IHR). Glacier melting in Himalayas will affect freshwater flows and have an adverse impact on biodiversity as well as human settlements and their livelihoods.

Mid-century strategy for India

February 5, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Climate Change

Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 is key to limit global warming to 2°C. TERI, under this action aims to provide long-term strategies on adaptation and mitigation for India's high emitting sectors to target net zero.

Exploiting beneficial algal-microbial interactions to increase cultivation yield

February 4, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Sustainable Agriculture

The main objectives of the project are: (1) Optimize nutrients supply strategies in algae bacterial culture; (2) Enhance crop protection and stability using biological control;

Case study on electric city buses

February 3, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Energy

The study will cover the various segments pertaining to electric bus implementation in Kolkata; implementation challenges, impact on ridership, operational and charging cost, comparison with conventional buses etc.

Creating Pan Himalayan Network for Climate Change Journalism

February 1, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Climate Change | Environment

The programme worked on creating a pan Himalayan collective of young journalists by training them on the science, policy and storytelling aspects of climate change.

Decarbonisation of iron and steel sectors

January 30, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Energy Efficiency

TERI, under this project aims to develop a knowledge base on emerging mitigation options while also creating a deeper understanding amongst key stakeholders on long-term decarbonisation approach in the iron and steel sector.

Engagement of consultancy service to carry out assessment study of biofuel, biodiesel, ethanol and CBG in Northeast Region of India

January 22, 2020
| Ongoing project

The overall objective of the proposed study to investigate the potential of different types of biomass in the North Eastern (NE) states of India.

Water quality improvement of Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati

January 20, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Water | Microbes

Physical examination of the Dighalipukhuri pond revealed trophic stratification and aquatic life including fishes. Realising the historical importance of the pond and aesthetics facilitation it was decided that natural remedial process would be helpful.