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Projects

Mapping policy for solar irrigation across the Water– Energy–Food (WEF) Nexus in India

February 4, 2019 to May 31, 2019
| Completed Project
| Energy

This paper seeks to assist policy-makers and researchers in India who are working to promote the uptake of offgrid, solar-powered pumps for groundwater irrigation (“off-grid solar pumps”). Implementing such policies can be challenging because of the complicated interconnections between water, energy and food—often referred to as the “water–energy–food nexus” or WEF nexus.

Cultivation of Packing Leaves Plant for Livelihood Enhancement of ST Communities and Promotion of Packing Leaves as Substitute of Plastics in Meghalaya

January 11, 2019 to July 30, 2024
| Completed Project
| Resources & Sustainable Development

Sustainable Alternatives: Phrynium pubinerve as a Bio-Packaging Solution in Meghalaya

To address the escalating environmental concerns surrounding plastic waste, TERI-NERC has promoted Phrynium pubinerve (commonly known as the packing leaf plant) as a sustainable, biodegradable alternative to plastic packaging in Meghalaya.

Special studies for sustainable groundwater management in urban area of Lucknow

December 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020
| Completed Project
| Water

The study finds that the groundwater exploitation in Lucknow is 17 times more than the rate of recharge and projects a decline in the water table in various areas of the city

Used Beverage Carton management study for India

November 22, 2018 to March 21, 2019
| Completed Project
| Waste

In India, Tetra Pak was among the first carton packaging companies started in the year 1987.

Does the air quality from the crop residue burning in the close proximity to residential areas adversely affect respiratory health?

November 16, 2018 to November 15, 2019
| Completed Project
| Air

Crop residue burning (CRB) is a recurring problem, especially during the months of October-November, in the north-western regions (Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh) of India. In 2018, TERI initiated a study to assess the rise in cases of respiratory illnesses with a corresponding increase in PM2.5 concentrations in the farming community of six villages in Patiala district of Punjab.

Assessment for aggregating DSM opportunities at utility level amongst industrial consumers for low carbon growth

October 2, 2018 to October 31, 2019
| Completed Project
| Energy Efficiency

There are several energy-efficient (EE) technologies that can be adopted by industrial consumers to save energy and reduce their electricity demand. Demand aggregation is a critical step in the development of a utility's Demand Side Management (DSM) program.

Potential Assessment of Floating Solar PV (FSPV) in India

September 19, 2018 to April 1, 2019
| Completed Project

The project has conducted potential assessment of Floating Solar PV (FSPV) in India, as part of ETC programme. A report has been prepared under the project.

TERI – NCSTC Eco Next Investigation for Youth

September 18, 2018 to September 30, 2018
| Completed Project
| Environment

The project has adopted two modules of trainings to reach out to youth:

Training program: Future Perspective in Environmental Bio Technologies

July 25, 2018 to March 31, 2019
| Completed Project
| Environment

This training programme was organised as part of CPCB training program for the official of Central and State Pollution Board. The training program was designed with the objective to develop the understanding on the application of molecular biology and biotechnology to solve environmental problems.

Developing Strategies for Control of Air Pollution in India and its Cities

June 26, 2018 to March 31, 2020
| Completed Project
| Air

As part of India's efforts to curb air pollution, the project provides technical assistance to MoEF&CC on the National Clean Air Action Programme.